“Deer ticks, which are carriers of Lyme disease, produce a protein that can interfere with the initial attachment of the HIV-1 virus, which could lead to new treatments that stop the infection process before it begins.”
The HIV-1 virus cripples the human immune system by targeting white blood cells called T cells that form the body’s first line of defense in fighting infections. via Medical News
A friend from Camp Montvale days writes: Most of you are familiar with my husband Michael’s experience of the past few years with having an initial diagnosis of ALS , followed by three years of a very rapid … via No Silence Here
“Salp15 binds to proteins in the CD4 receptor that are furthest from the cell membrane in both mouse and human cells”
A protein in the saliva of deer ticks prevents the HIV-1 virus from attaching to the surface of T Cells, which may lead to new treatments. via Newswise
“If denying our request because of “national security”
Canadian Government in denial about the toll Lyme Disease is taking on Canadians Toll Lyme disease is taking on Canadians Canada Free Press By Judi McLeod Wednesday, January 23, 2008 Imagine the mental agony of … via LymeBlog News and Personal Stories
