Abstract
The alpha4beta7 integrin has been shown to serve as a coreceptor for HIV. One anti-alpha4 integrin agent (natalizumab) has been approved for the treatment of multiple sclerosis and Crohn's disease. We found that activation of CD4 + T cells with retinoic acid induced the upregulation of alpha4 and beta7 integrins. However, natalizumab failed to block the replication of HIV-1 strains in lymphoid MT-4 cells or CD4 + T cells at concentrations up to 125 μg/ml. Our results suggest that alpha4 integrins are not essential cofactors for HIV replication.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 266-268 |
Journal | AIDS |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Jan 2009 |