Expression of DC-SIGN and DC-SIGNRs in placentas of HIV-positive patients

Message from the Editor

“…Two submissions explore the prevention of mother-to-child transmission of HIV from very different perspectives. First, Pillay et al [3] investigate the potential role of DC-SIGN and related molecules in the vertical transmission of HIV. Shifting from molecular methods to health systems perspectives, Ibeto et al [4] explore the patient-and service-level factors that may contribute to HIV transmission at a population level.…”