How does the mutation present in 10% of Europeans protect their cells from HIV?

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worty [1.4K]3 years ago

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Answer:

The mutation, which affects a protein called CCR5 on the surface of white blood cells, prevents HIV from entering these cells and damaging the immune system. Around 10% of today's Europeans carry the mutation, a significantly higher proportion than in other populations.

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Alexandra [31]3 years ago

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