Faulty immune receptor could be reason why many face HIV complications

Scientists have discovered SLAMF7, an immune receptor, has the ability to tone down the body's immune response when activated on certain white blood cells, called 'monocytes.' The finding was made after studying both healthy and HIV-infected patients. Yet, for certain HIV patients who experience a myriad of health issues, the researchers found that these patients' receptors don't work properly.

from Latest Science News -- ScienceDaily http://bit.ly/2RfU7lE

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