Prevention of vaginal SHIV transmission in macaques by a live recombinant Lactobacillus
Most HIV transmission in women occurs through the cervicovaginal mucosa, which is coated by a bacterial biofilm including Lactobacillus. This commensal bacterium plays a role in maintaining healthy mucosa and can be genetically engineered to produce anti-viral peptides. Here, we report a 63% reducti...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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2011
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3433722/ |