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HIV-infected cells persist in CSF in individuals on long-term ART

HIV-infected cells persist in CSF in individuals on long-term ART

(HealthDay)—About half of HIV-positive individuals on long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART) have HIV-infected cells in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), according to a study published online July 15 i

HIV-infected cells persist in CSF in individuals on long-term ART

(HealthDay)—About half of HIV-positive individuals on long-term antiretroviral therapy (ART) have HIV-infected cells in their cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), according to a study published online July 15 i
HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

by Pasteur InstituteMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDCells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 1

HIV: Reprogramming cells to control infection

by Pasteur InstituteMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDCells from the rare individuals who naturally control HIV infection have been the focus of investigation for nearly 1
HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMost people living with HIV control the virus thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Althou

HIV antibody therapy is associated with enhanced immune responses in infected individuals

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreMicroscopic image of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMost people living with HIV control the virus thanks to antiretroviral therapy (ART). Althou
Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies

Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies

by University of CologneNeutralization screening of a large multinational cohort.a, Isolated IgGs of 2,354 HIV-1-infected individuals from a multinational study were tested against the glob

Another step toward the HIV-1 vaccine: Dynamics of neutralizing antibodies

by University of CologneNeutralization screening of a large multinational cohort.a, Isolated IgGs of 2,354 HIV-1-infected individuals from a multinational study were tested against the glob
Remission from HIV-1 infection: Discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that contribute to virus control

Remission from HIV-1 infection: Discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that contribute to virus control

by Pasteur InstituteAntibody fragments of EPCT112 bNAb (blue) discovered at the Institut Pasteur by Hugo Mouquet's team, here forming a complex with the HIV-1 envelope protein (Env) (shown in

Remission from HIV-1 infection: Discovery of broadly neutralizing antibodies that contribute to virus control

by Pasteur InstituteAntibody fragments of EPCT112 bNAb (blue) discovered at the Institut Pasteur by Hugo Mouquet's team, here forming a complex with the HIV-1 envelope protein (Env) (shown in
HIV infection leaves a 'memory' in cells

HIV infection leaves a 'memory' in cells

by George Washington UniversityImage of HIV. Credit: C. GoldsmithContent Providers: CDC/ C. Goldsmith, P. Feorino, E. L. Palmer, W. R. McManusThough antiretroviral therapy has made HIV a manageab

HIV infection leaves a 'memory' in cells

by George Washington UniversityImage of HIV. Credit: C. GoldsmithContent Providers: CDC/ C. Goldsmith, P. Feorino, E. L. Palmer, W. R. McManusThough antiretroviral therapy has made HIV a manageab
HIV: An antidiabetic drug to reduce chronic inflammation

HIV: An antidiabetic drug to reduce chronic inflammation

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreScanning electromicrograph of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMetformin, a drug used to treat type-2 diabetes, could help reduce chronic inflamma

HIV: An antidiabetic drug to reduce chronic inflammation

by University of Montreal Hospital Research CentreScanning electromicrograph of an HIV-infected T cell. Credit: NIAIDMetformin, a drug used to treat type-2 diabetes, could help reduce chronic inflamma
HIV-1 protein suppresses immune response more broadly than thought

HIV-1 protein suppresses immune response more broadly than thought

by eLifeHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaScientists have revealed how a protein produced by HIV-1 plays a broader role in suppressing the immune system's response to infection

HIV-1 protein suppresses immune response more broadly than thought

by eLifeHIV-1 Virus. Credit: J Roberto Trujillo/WikipediaScientists have revealed how a protein produced by HIV-1 plays a broader role in suppressing the immune system's response to infection
HIV infection hijacks intracellular highways

HIV infection hijacks intracellular highways

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityDiaphanous-related formins promote trafficking of HIV particles (green) to the nucleus (blue). Credit: Northwestern UniversityA Northwestern Medicine study fo

HIV infection hijacks intracellular highways

by Will Doss,Northwestern UniversityDiaphanous-related formins promote trafficking of HIV particles (green) to the nucleus (blue). Credit: Northwestern UniversityA Northwestern Medicine study fo
New insights on inflammation in COVID-19

New insights on inflammation in COVID-19

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere cases of COVID-19 can involve extensive inflammation in the body, and clinicians have wondered if this state is similar to what are called cytokine storm s

New insights on inflammation in COVID-19

by WileyCredit: CC0 Public DomainSevere cases of COVID-19 can involve extensive inflammation in the body, and clinicians have wondered if this state is similar to what are called cytokine storm s
Gut bacteria may contribute to susceptibility to HIV infection, research suggests

Gut bacteria may contribute to susceptibility to HIV infection, research suggests

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research suggests certain gut bacteria—including one that is essential for a healthy gut microbiome—differ be

Gut bacteria may contribute to susceptibility to HIV infection, research suggests

by University of California, Los AngelesCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainNew UCLA-led research suggests certain gut bacteria—including one that is essential for a healthy gut microbiome—differ be
Stem cell study shows how gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

Stem cell study shows how gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such as the flu or COVID-

Stem cell study shows how gene activity modulates the amount of immune cell production in mice

byKeck School of Medicine of USCCredit: CC0 Public DomainAs people age or become ill, their immune systems can become exhausted and less capable of fighting off viruses such as the flu or COVID-