Comment on "Influence of HLA-C expression level on HIV control"

Science. 2013 Sep 13;341(6151):1175. doi: 10.1126/science.1241266.

Abstract

Apps et al. (Reports, 5 April 2013, p. 87) found that high human leukocyte antigen C (HLA-C) expression favors HIV-1 control. However, as noted here, HLA-C was assessed with a monoclonal antibody (DT9) that cross-reacts with HLA-E. In the context of the available evidence, this is consistent with the idea that the two leukocyte antigens collaborate to keep the HIV-1 virus at bay.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Gene Expression Regulation*
  • HIV / immunology*
  • HIV Infections / genetics*
  • HIV Infections / immunology*
  • HLA-C Antigens / genetics*
  • Humans
  • T-Lymphocytes, Cytotoxic / immunology*

Substances

  • HLA-C Antigens