Because 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.
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