A small number of people infected with HIV produce antibodies with an amazing effect: Not only are the antibodies directed against the own virus strain, but also against different sub-types of HIV…
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Monat: September 2016
Breastfeeding and transmission of antiretroviral drugs
When taken by breastfeeding mothers, the antiretroviral drugs tenofovir and emtricitabine appear to be present at low concentrations in breast milk and in the bloodstream of their infants.
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HIV vaccine steps closer with new insights into broadly neutralizing antibodies
Scientists discover three factors common to HIV-infected people with broadly neutralizing antibodies that may be useful for vaccine development.
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HIV: New, powerful technique finds dormant virus hiding in rare cells
Scientists have discovered a highly accurate way to find and reactivate dormant HIV hiding in rare cells in patients on antiretroviral therapy.
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Targeting dormant HIV
Discovery of a novel, advanced technique to identify the rare cells where human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) hides in patients taking antiretroviral therapy (ART).
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TSRI scientists discover antibodies that target holes in HIV's defenses
A new study from scientists at The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) shows that „holes“ in HIV’s defensive sugar shield could be important in designing an HIV vaccine.
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Kymouse, Kymab's human antibody discovery platform, successfully demonstrates steps to developing HIV vaccine
A new approach to developing a human vaccine against HIV has been developed by researchers at Kymab, a UK therapeutic antibody platform company, The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) of San Diego…
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Infant circumcision can be safely performed in rural Africa
A new study indicates that early infant circumcision, which helps to prevent HIV transmission later in life, can be safely performed in rural Uganda.
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Gut bacteria metabolism impacts immune recovery in HIV-infected individuals, study finds
An international study coordinated by Spanish research institutes has found that gut bacteria also play their role in the immune recovery of HIV patients.
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