Since the gp120 protein on HIV-1 interacts with both CD4 and CCR5, it is NOT reasonable to conclude that
A. CD4 cells will not be infected.
B. CCR5 cells will not be infected.
C. CCR5 deficiency should confer HIV-1 resistance.
D. blocking CCR5 should provide some protection.
E. blocking CD4 is a useful therapeutic approach.
E
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