Studies have shown that decreasing levels of SLPI in saliva also decreases its anti-HIV activity .
This antiviral activity is due to the interference of SLPI in events that are mediated by protease , such as entry into the host cell and replication of viral genetic material .
Studies have shown that decreasing levels of SLPI in saliva also decreases SLPI 's anti-HIV activity .
This antiviral activity is due to the interference of SLPI in events that are mediated by protease , such as entry into the host cell and replication of viral genetic material .