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Establishment of the Dual Humanized TK-NOG Mouse Model for HIV-associated Liver Pathogenesis
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Immunology and Infection
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JoVE Journal Immunology and Infection
Establishment of the Dual Humanized TK-NOG Mouse Model for HIV-associated Liver Pathogenesis

Establishment of the Dual Humanized TK-NOG Mouse Model for HIV-associated Liver Pathogenesis

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September 11, 2019

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September 11, 2019

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This protocol provides a reliable method to establish humanized mice with both human immune system and liver cells. Dual reconstituted immunodeficient mice achieved via intrasplenic injection of human hepatocytes and CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells are susceptible to human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection and recapitulate liver damage as observed in HIV-infected patients.

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