Saturday, July 20, 2024

An HIV patient is in remission after a unique stem cell transplant. Why it could be a path to a cure

A scanning electron microscopic (SEM) image shows the presence of numerous human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) virions budding from human cells.

A handful of HIV patients have gone into remission after stem cell transplants for cancer treatment, but using these advances to scale up treatment for HIV remains elusive. However, the latest remission case involving a German HIV patient could help open up the donor pool and have promising implications for future cure strategies.



source https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/hiv-remission-stem-cell-transplant-1.7268450?cmp=rss

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