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The aim of this study is to investigate how different parts of the GI tract responds to HIV infection and subsequently to HAART treatment. Ultimately we hope to better understand the differential susceptibility of oral tissues compared to rectal mucosa to HIV infection. The proteomics core is investigating how the saliva proteome is different for HIV- and HIV+ individuals. The changes in the saliva proteome is also studied for HIV+ individuals before and after HAART treatment.
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