Sugar-Binding Protein May Play Role in HIV Infection
Wednesday, June 15, 2011 - 08:30
in Biology & Nature
A sugar-binding protein called galectin-9 traps an enzyme that influences how T-cells behave onto their surface, making them more susceptible to HIV infection.
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