CCr5 is a cell surface receptor protein of White blood cells that attracts them to specific tissue and organs to elicit an immune response
Individuals carrying the CCR5-Δ32 allele, which involves the deletion of a 32-base pair section of the CCR5 gene, are predicted to exhibit a specific phenotype related to their immune response and susceptibility to certain infections, particularly HIV. One of the most significant aspects of the CCR5-Δ32 allele is its association with resistance to HIV infection. … Read more