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We have identified the appendix as a novel HIV tissue reservoir, but nothing is known about the provirus and the cellular tropism in this tissue.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>We used single-genome analysis of HIV-1 env DNA and compared the viral sequences from appendix tissues and lymph nodes of the same people living with HIV-1. Sequential multiplex immunofluorescence labeling and RNAscope in situ hybridization on formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded appendix sections were performed to identify cell types harboring HIV-1 proviral DNA in the appendix, by visualizing viral and cellular biomarkers colocalization.<\/jats:p>\n               <\/jats:sec>\n               <jats:sec>\n                  <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                  <jats:p>The viral populations from the appendix were less heterogeneous than those from the lymph nodes in aviremic individuals, suggesting there is reduced ART selective pressure or the presence of appendix tropic HIV-1. Furthermore, we demonstrated that follicular dendritic cell (FDCs), rather than CD4+ T cells within the appendix, are the major cell type harboring subtype C HIV-1. 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