Neutralizing domain explained

The neutralizing domain is a specific site or section of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV) (most commonly on the envelope protein gp120) that elicits antibodies with neutralizing activity.^[1]

See also

• V3 loop
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus

External links

• Neutralizing domain in the external envelope glycoprotein of SIVmac251, NLM Gateway
• Principal neutralizing domain of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 envelope protein, PNAS

Notes and References

1. Web site: HIV Vaccine Glossary. National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). May 1, 2000. NIAID Fact Sheet. AIDSinfo. 2009-08-10.