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identify any genetic mutations that are associated with resistance to
specific drugs.
See Also: Drug Resistance
Mutation

GI
See: Gastrointestinal

Glycoprotein
A substance composed of both a protein and a carbohydrate (a G
sugar molecule) joined together by a chemical linkage.

GM-CSF
See: Granulocyte Macrophage-Colony Stimulating Factor

Gonorrhea
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium
Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Many people with gonorrhea have no
symptoms. If symptoms do occur, they may include burning on
urination, frequent urination, yellow or green discharge from the
genitals, redness or swelling of the genitals, or a burning or itching
sensation of the genitals. Active gonorrhea infection may increase
the risk of becoming infected with HIV through sexual intercourse.

gp120
Glycoprotein 120. One of the proteins embedded in the outer
envelope of HIV. gp120 projects from the surface of HIV and binds
to the CD4 receptor on CD4 cells, which initiates the process by
which HIV enters and infects a host cell.
See Also: Envelope

gp160
Glycoprotein 160. A precursor of HIV envelope proteins gp41 and
gp120. gp160 is cut by HIV protease to form gp120 and gp41.
See Also: gp120
gp41
Protease

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