Candida albicans Delays HIV-1 Replication in Macrophages

Macrophages are one of the most important HIV-1 target cells. Unlike CD4+ T cells, macrophages are resistant to the cytophatic effect of HIV-1. They are able to produce and harbor the virus for long periods acting as a viral reservoir. Candida albicans (CA) is a commensal fungus that colonizes the p...

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Main Authors: Rodriguez Rodrigues, Christian, Remes Lenicov, Federico, Jancic, Carolina, Sabatté, Juan, Cabrini, Mercedes, Ceballos, Ana, Merlotti, Antonela, Gonzalez, Heidi, Ostrowski, Matías, Geffner, Jorge
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science 2013
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3751824/