GB virus C infection and B-cell, natural killer cell, and monocyte activation markers in HIV-infected individuals

  • Jack T. Stapleton
  • , Jeffrey A. Martinson
  • , Donna Klinzman
  • , Jinhua Xiang
  • , Seema N. Desai
  • , Alan Landay

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Abstract

GB virus C (GBV-C), a pan-lymphotropic flavivirus capable of persistent infection, is associated with prolonged survival and reduced T-cell activation in HIV-infected patients. GBV-C was associated with reduced CD56brt/CD16 natural killer cell and monocyte activation, and a trend toward reduced B-cell activation by measuring cell surface activation markers or HIV entry coreceptors. The GBV-C association was independent of HIV viral load. Thus, GBV-C may influence non-T-cell immune activation in individuals with HIV infection.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)1829-1832
Number of pages4
JournalAIDS
Volume27
Issue number11
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 17 2013
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Immunology and Allergy
  • Immunology
  • Infectious Diseases

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