Killer T Cell Recognizes HIV-1's Lethal Molecular Disguises (IMAGE)

University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

Killer T Cell Recognizes HIV-1's Lethal Molecular Disguises

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Killer T cells given a new version of the natural T cell receptor are able to recognize all versions of a key HIV molecular fingerprint on the surface of infected cells and clear HIV infection in the laboratory cell cultures.

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Adaptimmune Ltd., UK

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