Semen and HIV

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A component that is found in semen can enhance the transmission of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) up to a hundred thousand times, according to researchers from the University of California, USA. Over 80% of cases of HIV infection occur through sexual transmission, via the semen of an HIV-positive man. 
Fragments of a protein called prostate phosphatase acidité stimulate up to a hundred thousand times the multiplication of the virus. Many human proteins can form fibers, which are associated with various diseases, including diabetes, Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. The novelty of this study is that before had not investigated the role of these fibers in the transmission of a virus. 
The fibers Seminal "catch" HIV and help you interact with host cells. This suggests a possible treatment to delay the effect would be to administer a substance that prevents HIV adhere to these fibers.

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