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J. Virol., Jan 1998, 121-132, Vol 72, No. 1
Z Hanna, DG Kay, M Cool, S Jothy, N Rebai and P Jolicoeur
We have constructed transgenic (Tg) mice expressing the entire human
immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) coding sequences in cells targeted by
HIV-1 infection in humans. These Tg mice developed a severe AIDS-like
disease leading to early death (< 1 month). They developed muscle
wasting, severe atrophy and fibrosis of lymphoid organs, tubulointerstitial
nephritis, and lymphoid interstitial pneumonitis. In addition the
expression of RANTES was increased in various tissues of these Tg mice
relative to that in the normal controls. Disease appearance was correlated
with the levels of transgene expression. The numerous pathologies observed
in these mice are remarkably similar to those observed in human AIDS and,
more specifically, in pediatric AIDS.
Copyright © 1998, American Society for Microbiology
Transgenic mice expressing human immunodeficiency virus type 1 in immune cells develop a severe AIDS-like disease
Laboratory of Molecular Biology, Clinical Research Institute of Montreal, Quebec, Canada.
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