Sperm can act as vectors for HIV-1 transmission into vaginal and cervical epithelial cells

• Main Authors: Charlene D. Young, Suriya Tatieng, Kessiri Kongmanas, Duriya Fongmoon, Brett Lomenick, Alexander J. Yoon, Wongsakorn Kiattiburut, Federica Compostella, Kym F. Faull, Nuttee Suree, Jonathan B. Angel, Nongnuj Tanphaichitr
• Format: Journal
• Published: 2019
• Subjects: Immunology and Microbiology; Medicine
• Online Access: https://www.scopus.com/inward/record.uri?partnerID=HzOxMe3b&scp=85067660122&origin=inward; http://cmuir.cmu.ac.th/jspui/handle/6653943832/65645
• Institution: Chiang Mai University

© 2019 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd Problem: Sperm are the major cells in semen. Human sperm possess a number of HIV-1 gp120 binding ligands including sulfogalactosylglycerolipid (SGG). However, the mechanisms of how sperm capture HIV-1 onto their surface are...