A newly-constructed antibody-like molecule containing the gp120-binding domain of the receptor for human immunodeficiency virus blocks HIV-1 infection of T cells and monocytes. Its long plasma half-life, other antibody-like properties, and potential to block all HIV isolates, make it a good candidate for therapeutic use.
Type
research article
PubMed ID
2536900
Authors
Capon, D. J.
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Chamow, S. M.
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Mordenti, J.
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Marsters, S. A.
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Gregory, T.
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Mitsuya, H.
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Byrn, R. A.
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Lucas, C.
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Groopman, J. E.
Publication date
1989
Published in
Volume
337
Issue
6207
Start page
525
End page
31
Subjects
Note
Department of Molecular Biology, Genentech, Inc., South San Francisco, California 94080.
Peer reviewed
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June 5, 2007
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