Protein may pave way to eliminating HIV latency

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Source: CDC/ A. Harrison; Dr. P. Feorino

Researchers have identified and characterized Schlafen 12 (SLFN 12) as a novel HIV restriction factor that shuts down viral protein production and helps virus-infected cells to escape from anti-HIV therapy and immune responses.

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