CCR5-tropic virus is the predominant virus encountered, though CXCR4-tropic virus strains are more likely encountered, in patients with advanced HIV disease. Results from Phase III clinical trials ...

HIV-1 entry into cells is an attractive target for new antiviral agents. But will inhibitors aimed at the CCR5 co-receptor force HIV-1 to evolve more virulent forms? Other targets for entry ...

The chemokine receptors CCR5 and CXCR4 are the two major coreceptors for HIV entry. Numerous efforts have been made to develop a new class of anti-HIV agents that target these coreceptors as an ...