Cell Death During Hiv Infection

Download or read book Cell Death During HIV Infection written by Andrew D. Badley and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-11-29 with total page 540 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an effort to go beyond immune-based therapies, researchers are now considering the implications of apoptosis dysregulation during HIV-induced immunodeficiency. This work provides the first comprehensive compendium of the progress made in understanding the process of cell death related to HIV and the potential breakthroughs in treatment that offer much promise. Combining the work of more than two-dozen top researchers, this seminal volume provides clinicians and researchers with an excellent reference, while also serving as an incubator to stimulate future research. It explains the fundamental biology involved with apoptosis, explains its clinical impact in HIV, and examines the newest therapeutic approaches.