Since the HIVconsv protein could be identified as early as 2 hpi, and it has been reported that MVA infection interferes with MHC peptide presentation and induces apoptosis (34), we concluded that the first 3.5 h after MVA.HIVconsv infection would be the most suitable window for studying the early kinetics of the HIVconsv-derived immunopeptidome. This evidence concerns the gene HLA-C and infection.