Open AccessHIV-1 infection of human penile explant tissue and protection by candidate microbicides
Author(s) -
Lucia Fischetti,
Sheila M. Barry,
Thomas J. Hope,
Robin J. Shattock
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
aids
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.195
H-Index - 216
eISSN - 1473-5571
pISSN - 0269-9370
DOI - 10.1097/qad.0b013e328321b778
Subject(s) - foreskin , microbicide , microbicides for sexually transmitted diseases , glans , biology , glans penis , vaginal microbicide , sex organ , urethra , andrology , immunology , penis , medicine , population , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , cell culture , anatomy , health services , genetics , environmental health
Factors governing events between exposure of male genital mucosa surfaces and the establishment of infection are poorly understood. Furthermore, little is known about the safety and efficacy of microbicides on male genital mucosa.