HIV Flashcards
1
Q
what is CD4?
A
CD4 is a glycoprotein on the surface of a lot of cells
2
Q
which cells are CD4 found on?
A
T helper cells (CD4+)
dentritic cells
macrophages microglial cells
3
Q
target site for HIV
A
CD4+ receptors
4
Q
what do CD4+ receptors do
A
Recognition of MHC2 antigen-presenting cell
Activation of B-cells
Activation of cytotoxic T-cells (CD8+)
Cytokine release
