The Lymphocyte Protein Chemokine Receptor 5 (CCR5) is Involved in HIV

Question

The lymphocyte protein chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) is involved in HIV. Functionally, CCR5 is a(n)
A) antagonist.
B) coreceptor.
C) cofactor.
D) inhibitor.
E) regulator.

Accepted Answer

CCR5 serves as a coreceptor for HIV, allowing the virus to enter and infect certain immune cells.