Surfactant Protein D Reverses Gene Signature, Restricts HIV Transfer (IMAGE)

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Surfactant Protein D Reverses Gene Signature, Restricts HIV Transfer

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HIV-1 induced global gene signature of EpiVaginal tissues (upper right). A schematic model illustrating effects of HIV-1 and rfhSP-D on EpiVaginal tissues (middle). Rabbit Vaginal Irritation (RVI) model demonstrates intact integrity of mucosal barrier on repeated application of rfhSP-D gel (lower left).

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Image courtesy of Raina Fichorova, Brigham and Women's Hospital

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