US scientists are interested in how HIV infection penetrates into human cells. According to the conclusions of biologists, the “fifth column” helps him in this process..

It is she who, experts believe, helps HIV infection to overcome the cell membrane.. In a similar way, scientists believe, the “fifth column” contributes to the penetration of other pathogens into the body, in particular, herpes or stomatitis..

The HIV virus enters human cells with the help of gp 120 protein, which is classified as " This protein and the hydrocarbon “shield” that protects it change with each new generation of HIV..

The immune system tries to resist this by producing antimers, but, as a rule, HIV infection always wins, and it is thanks to the help of gp 120.

This particular protein has a huge variety of forms, so scientists can not yet accurately determine the mechanism of its work.. To date, they have only established that it is gp 120 that acts as a kind of “fifth column” that promotes the penetration of HIV infection into cells through their membranes..

Now scientists are concerned about the question of how to block the harmful action of gp 120 for humans and whether this will lead to negative consequences.. Only after that it will be possible to proceed to the manufacture of special preparations..

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