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Association of Cells with Natural Killer (NK) and NKT Immunophenotype with Incident Cancers in HIV-Infected Women
AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 24: 163-168, 2008

Evidence indicates that immunosupression is associated with the development of certain cancers. The pathogenesis of HIV disease includes an alteration in innate immunity, mediated through NK and NKT cells. The evaluation of innate immune status in HIV patients prior to cancer diagnosis may identify the specific immunological events preceding the development of malignant disease. Etc.

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Written By: James Schellenberg
Date Posted: 12/31/2008
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