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UCL Lunch Hour Lecture: TRIM5, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Red Queen
- Hosted by:
- University College London
- Speaker:
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Dr Greg Towers, UCL Immunology & Molecular Pathology
- Starts:
- November 18, 2008 at 01:15 pm
- Ends:
- November 18, 2008 at 02:00 pm
- Location:
- University College London, Darwin Building, Darwin Lecture Theatre, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT United Kingdom
- Maps:
Description
Retroviruses such as HIV have been infecting mammals for millions of years. Host species have therefore evolved ways to protect themselves. Virus counter-evolution leads to an evolutionary arms race, described by the Red Queen hypothesis. An important defence is provided by proteins called restriction factors, such as TRIM5, which inactivate incoming viral infection and provide symptom free immunity. It seems the best way to avoid infection is to block viral replication early on. But why do humans contract HIV? This lecture will introduce the concept of innate antiviral restriction factors and consider how viruses escape them to cause disease with a focus on HIV/AIDS.
- Registration required:
- No
- Free:
- Yes
Additional information
The Autumn Lunch Hour Lecture series runs from Tuesday 7 October 2008 to Thursday 4 December 2008. Entry is on a first come, first served basis – sometimes, lectures are oversubscribed, so turn up early to get a place.
For more information
- Contact person:
- UCL Events Team
- Phone:
- 020 7679 7675
- Website:
- UCL Lunch Hour Lecture: TRIM5, Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and the Red Queen
