HIV — Flashcards

progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy (PML)

The _____ blot *used to be* the confirmatory test for HIV after a positive ELISA

Which envelope protein on HIV binds the CD4 molecule and a chemokine receptor (CXCR4 or CCR5)? _____

Which HIV gene encodes for the virion p24 (Capsid) and p17 (Matrix) core proteins? _____

Individuals with _____-zygous CCR5 allele mutations display a slower rate of progression of HIV infection

Which viral gene in HIV codes for its Reverse Transcriptase? _____

Which viral gene in HIV codes for its Integrase? _____

_____ is the outer glycoprotein of HIV

_____ is a cytoplasmic accessory protein of HIV that enhances viral replication through down-regulation of CD4 and MHC-I expression

Which two regulatory proteins of HIV are required for viral replication? _____