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In vitro, the apelin receptor serves as a coreceptor for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

In vitro, the apelin receptor serves as a coreceptor for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Correct Answer True

In left ventricular dysfunction, Apelin is downregulated, is an adipokine, and improves insulin action in mouse insulin resistance models. The apelin receptor acts in vitro as a coreceptor for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and the peptides associated with apelin serve as HIV infection antagonists.

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