When the human immunodeficiency virus infects cells, it can either exploit the cells to start making more copies of itself or remain dormant -- a phenomenon called latency. Keeping these reservoirs latent is a challenge. A new paper has found a way to look for chemicals that can keep the virus suppressed into its dormant state.
source https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/03/210323175853.htm
Wednesday, 24 March 2021
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