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The role of Fc receptors in HIV infection and vaccine efficacy

The role of Fc receptors in HIV infection and vaccine efficacy REVIEW URRENT The role of Fc receptors in HIV infection and PINION vaccine efficacy Sarah L. Cocklin and Joern E. Schmitz Purpose of review In this review, the roles of Fc-gamma receptor polymorphisms are discussed in regards to HIV-1 vaccine efficacy, HIV acquisition, and disease progression. In addition, the significance of the neonatal immunoglobulin G (IgG) Fc receptor and potential effects of the aggregated immunoglobulin A Fc receptor (FcalphaR) are addressed. Recent findings Fc receptors undoubtedly play an important role in antibody-mediated action in HIV infection and vaccines. Several studies have determined an association between polymorphic variants of Fc-gamma-RIIA and Fc-gamma-RIIIA in the acquisition and progression of HIV-1 infection, and in responses to vaccination regimens. A rather complex relationship exists between the relative affinity of these molecules and their impact on HIV disease acquisition and progression and HIV vaccine efficacy. Summary The discrepancies between different investigations of the role of Fc receptor polymorphisms appear to derive from the complex nature of the Fc receptor functions, including factors such as epistatic interactions and the race, sex, age, and relative risk behavior of the investigated individuals. Furthermore, Fc receptors in nonhuman primates (NHPs), the key model to study an AIDS-like disease http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Current Opinion in HIV and Aids Wolters Kluwer Health

The role of Fc receptors in HIV infection and vaccine efficacy

Schmitz, Joern E.
Current Opinion in HIV and Aids , Volume 9 (3) – May 1, 2014
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REVIEW URRENT The role of Fc receptors in HIV infection and PINION vaccine efficacy Sarah L. Cocklin and Joern E. Schmitz Purpose of review In this review, the roles of Fc-gamma receptor polymorphisms are discussed in regards to HIV-1 vaccine efficacy, HIV acquisition, and disease progression. In addition, the significance of the neonatal immunoglobulin G (IgG) Fc receptor and potential effects of the aggregated immunoglobulin A Fc receptor (FcalphaR) are addressed. Recent findings Fc receptors undoubtedly play an important role in antibody-mediated action in HIV infection and vaccines. Several studies have determined an association between polymorphic variants of Fc-gamma-RIIA and Fc-gamma-RIIIA in the acquisition and progression of HIV-1 infection, and in responses to vaccination regimens. A rather complex relationship exists between the relative affinity of these molecules and their impact on HIV disease acquisition and progression and HIV vaccine efficacy. Summary The discrepancies between different investigations of the role of Fc receptor polymorphisms appear to derive from the complex nature of the Fc receptor functions, including factors such as epistatic interactions and the race, sex, age, and relative risk behavior of the investigated individuals. Furthermore, Fc receptors in nonhuman primates (NHPs), the key model to study an AIDS-like disease

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Published: May 1, 2014

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