European Cytokine Network
MENUImpairment of HIV polymorphonuclear leukocyte transmigration across T84 cell monolayers: an alternative mechanisms for increased intestinal bacterial infections in AIDS? Volume 10, numéro 3, September 1999
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INSERM U. 364, Faculté de Médecine, avenue de Valombrose, 06107 Nice Cedex 01, France
- Page(s) : 373-82
- Année de parution : 1999
INTRODUCTION Numerous PMN functions are impaired in all stages of HIV infection. Qualitative functional defects of HIV PMN have been observed in vitro, including defects in phagocytosis, superoxide production, as well as accelerated apoptosis [1-9]. Concerning the chemotaxis of HIV PMN, previous studies have generated conflicting results showing decreased, increased, or even normal function [4, 10]. Diarrhea is a common symptom [...]