HIV/AIDS
Biofilms: Discovery of a new mechanism of virus propagation
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How HIV takes control of cell division: Role of the Vpr protein in HIV infection and AIDS Sep. 2, 2010
How HIV takes control of cell division: Role of the Vpr protein in HIV infection and AIDS Sep. 1, 2010
Revaccination could benefit HIV-infected children, review suggests Sep. 1, 2010
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Source: ScienceDaily: HIV and AIDS News
Researchers have shown for the first time that certain viruses are capable of forming complex biofilm-like assemblies, similar to bacterial biofilms. These extracellular infectious structures may protect viruses from the immune system and enable them to spread efficiently from cell to cell. "Viral biofilms" would appear to be a major mechanism of propagation for certain viruses. They are therefore emerging as new and particularly attractive therapeutic targets.
