Genome-Wide Association Study of HIV-1 Host Genetics Among Injection Drug Users

Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD

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Abstract

This study of injection drug users will identify genes associated with HIV-1 infection and HIV viral load, the latter being an important predictor of disease progression and development of AIDS. This will be the first genetic study to include African Americans, a group who suffers a disproportionate HIV burden in the United States. The results of this study may identify important biological pathways and targets for developing a vaccine against HIV-1.