Protein Linked To Alzheimer's Disease Also Has Role In HIV Progression
Tuesday, June 17, 2008 - 00:35
in Health & Medicine
A protein related to heart disease and Alzheimer's is found to be a factor in HIV. The apolipoprotein (apo) E4 isoform has been implicated in neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease, cardiovascular disease, and stroke. Now, investigators have shown that this troubling protein is a risk factor for AIDS progression rates and promotes entry of HIV into cells.
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