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Proteins Needed by HIV are Identified

Friday January 11, 2008
Researchers have identified several specific proteins needed by HIV to exist in the body.

When the production of these proteins was prohibited in tests, the levels of HIV were lowered.

The researchers hope that information from this study could lead to the development of treatments that would prevent the virus from being able to mutate.

For additional information about this study, see:


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