Pathobiology of HIV in the Human Monocyte-Macrophage

Abstract

In the past year, we have made considerable progress in pursuing the specific aims of our proposal. We have investigated interaction of HIV with monocyte-macrophages. We have successfully identified responsive elements in the long terminal repeat (LPR) of HIV which interact with steroid hormone receptors that function as transcription factors. Importantly, we have characterized the differential response in monocyte-macrophages compared to T cells which depends upon expression of such receptors. In addition, we have begun to pursue transduction of monocyte-macrophages using the adeno-associated virus vector system for purposes of introducing anti-HIV gene.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 03, 1993
Accession Number
ADA274725

Entities

People

  • Jerome E. Groopman

Organizations

  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Blood
  • Bone Marrow Cells
  • Cell Physiological Processes
  • Cells
  • Chemistry
  • Genetics
  • Health Services
  • Hematologic Diseases
  • Hiv Infections
  • Infection
  • Lymphocytes
  • Macrophages
  • Peptide Growth Factors
  • Proteins
  • Stem Cells
  • Therapy

Fields of Study

  • Biology
  • Medicine

Readers

  • Immunology
  • Molecular Biology and Genetics
  • Molecular Genetics