Facilitated By

San Antonio Medical Foundation

Functional Impact of Long Non-coding RNA Expression on HIV Control

Texas Biomedical Research Institute

 

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Principal Investigator(s)
Kulkarni, Smita V
Funded by
NIH-PMS
Research Start Date
Status
Active

The majority of host genetic determinants of HIV viral control identified in genome-wide association studies are in the non-coding regions and the functional mechanisms mediating these associations are still unknown. We are investigating functional impact of these non-coding RNAs on HIV viral control. Outcomes from the study outlined in this proposal will likely provide new therapeutic targets that can be manipulated in order to control HIV infection.

Genetics
Infectious Disease