作者: H. A. Kessler , J. L. Moore , G. Schochetman , A. L. Landay , G. T. Spear
DOI: 10.1093/INFDIS/162.6.1239
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摘要: The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects and depletes or alters the function of cells involved in immune responsiveness. While both T helper lymphocytes monocyte/macrophages can be infected via cell-surface CD4 vitro, previous studies showed that few blood express HIV RNA vivo. This study used DNA amplification to determine levels purified lymphocytes, monocytes, neutrophils from HIV-infected asymptomatic individuals persons with AIDS. average numbers copies AIDS patients were similar (approximately 100-140 copies/150,000 cells). However, when expressed on basis CD4+ cells, patients' contained approximately 2.5 times more DNA. was present all 27 subjects, little no observed monocytes neutrophils. Only 1 person (125 proviral cells) comparable (160/150,000). expression monocyte this persistent over at least 8 months, it not neutrophils, suggesting did originate myeloid precursors. shows infection, are predominant cell found blood.