While individuals homozygous for the Δ32 allele are highly resistant to acquisition of HIV-1 infection (transmission of X4 viruses in Δ32/Δ32 individuals has been reported), heterozygous individuals typically have a more protracted course of infection and experience longer time intervals before progression to AIDS.
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