Use of beta-defensins for treating hiv infections

摘要

A method for inhibiting HIV entry into a cell, or inhibiting HIV infection of a cell, or inhibiting contraction of an HIV infection in a subject comprises administering an effective amount of a Beta Defensin-inducing agent. The Beta Defensin-inducing agent may be a Fusobacterium Associated Defensin Inducer (FAD-I) polypeptide.