Sunday, December 18, 2011

Gladstone scientists identify human proteins that may fuel HIV/AIDS transmission

Scientists have now determined that it is a specific compound in semen that actually helps the tranmission of HIV from person to person. Apparently, the fibril is a positively charged particle that helps HIV attach to its target, which is the CD4 White Blood Cells. These findings can possibly be used to slow down the effects of HIV/AIDS.It has been known that semen was the area to be focusing on when discussing HIV transmission.

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