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gp41
Glycoprotein 41. One of the proteins embedded in the outer
envelope of HIV. gp41 plays a key role in HIV’s infection of CD4 cells
by fusing HIV’s envelope with the host cell membrane, which allows
the virus to enter the cell.
See Also: Envelope
Fusion Inhibitor

Granulocyte
G A type of white blood cell particularly important in fighting bacterial
infections.

Granulocyte-Colony Stimulating Factor (G-CSF)
A protein that stimulates the production of infection-fighting white
blood cells. A laboratory-made version of G-CSF, called filgrastim,
is used to treat low white blood cell levels, which may occur after
chemotherapy or as a result of certain diseases.

Granulocyte Macrophage-Colony Stimulating Factor (GM-CSF)
A protein that stimulates the production of infection-fighting
white blood cells. A laboratory-made version of GM-CSF, called
sargramostim, is used to treat low white blood cell levels, which
may occur after chemotherapy or as a result of certain diseases.

Granulocytopenia
A lower than normal number of specific white blood cells called
granulocytes.

Guillain-Barré Syndrome
A rare disorder that causes the immune system to attack the
peripheral nervous system (PNS). The PNS connects the brain
and spinal cord with the rest of the body. Damage to these nerves
makes it hard for them to transmit signals. As a result, muscles have
trouble responding to the brain.

HAART
See: Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy

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