Many people don't know that it is possible to be naturally immune to HIV, the virus that cause AIDS. This is thanks to a genetic mutation in ones DNA called Delta 32 (CCR5-delta 32). This mutation cuts off the means for a virus, to attach to our white blood cellsand enter the immune system. It must come from both parents to cause immunity,but if in possession of only one chromosome for delta-32 it is likely to delaythe virus from spreading for long periods of time. This mutation always have a positive effect on any individual and never negative.
Saturday, June 23, 2012
Immunity To AIDS?
Many people don't know that it is possible to be naturally immune to HIV, the virus that cause AIDS. This is thanks to a genetic mutation in ones DNA called Delta 32 (CCR5-delta 32). This mutation cuts off the means for a virus, to attach to our white blood cellsand enter the immune system. It must come from both parents to cause immunity,but if in possession of only one chromosome for delta-32 it is likely to delaythe virus from spreading for long periods of time. This mutation always have a positive effect on any individual and never negative.
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