COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS INFECTION BY DOWN-REGULATING HUMAN CELLULAR GENES

摘要

The invention provides methods for identifying human cellular genes and their encoded products for use as targets in the design of therapeutic agents for inhibiting or suppressing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. The invention also provides methods for identifying protective compounds including immunizing agents that inhibit HIV infection. The invention further provides compounds for use in the treatment or prevention of HIV.