Research progress on the role of matrix protein p17 in human immunodeficiency virus infection and related diseases / 中华临床感染病杂志

ABSTRACT

Matrix protein p17 is a structural protein of human immunodeficiency virus（HIV）. It not only plays a key role in multiple stages of HIV life cycle，but also is closely associated with HIV-related lymphoma，neurocognitive impairment and breast cancer. This article reviews the role of matrix protein p17 in HIV infection and HIV-related diseases.