Keyword - AIDS (KW-0014)
Definition
Protein encoded by the human immunodeficiency viruses HIV-1 or HIV-2, which are the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). This disease is characterized by a severe defect of cell-mediated immunity which is often accompanied by cancers such as Kaposi's sarcoma, as well as secondary infections such as tuberculosis.
Synonyms
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
Category
› Disease
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