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Journal 'Cytokines & inflammation', 2008, No. 1

A ROLE OF INTERLEUKIN 7 (IL-7) IN THE PATHOGENESIS AND TREATMENT OF HIV INFECTION

S.V. Boichuk, P.D. Dunaev

The review illustrates the physiological role of IL-7 in the maintenance of homeostasis in immune system. Modern concepts regarding to the role of this cytokine in HIV pathogenesis and therapeutic perspectives are also described. (Cytokines and Inflammation. 2008. Vol. 7, No. 1. P. 3-7.)

Keywords: interleukin 7 (IL-7), HIV-1 replication, apoptosis, HIV infection.

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