It is reported that DNA fragmentation (indicating apoptosis) is rarely observed in HIV-1 or SIV-producing infected cells, and HIV-1 or SIV RNA is rarely (0-1%) observed in apoptotic cells. What is the role of apoptosis in the pathogenicity of HIV infection? (pages 129–134)
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Pantaleo, G., Fauci, A. Apoptosis in HIV infection. Nat Med 1, 118–120 (1995). https://doi.org/10.1038/nm0295-118
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