Publications by authors named "Annmarie Namuniina"
Am J Reprod Immunol
July 2019
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates why the inner foreskin is more susceptible to HIV infection, focusing on the types of immune cells and cytokines present.
- Researchers analyzed foreskin tissue from 42 HIV-uninfected Ugandan men during circumcision, comparing CD4 T cell characteristics and cytokine levels between the inner and outer foreskin.
- Results showed that although outer foreskin cells had a higher rate of HIV entry, the inner foreskin contained more immune cells and inflammatory cytokines, suggesting it is a more favorable site for HIV acquisition.
