amfAR research overview
For decades, the CD4+ T cell has been the central character in the story of HIV. However, the immune system is not a one-man show. A diverse cast of immune cells each play distinct, complex, and sometimes surprising roles. Increasingly, scientists are turning their attention to some “supporting actors” — B cells, natural killer (NK) cells, and macrophages — uncovering how they contribute to HIV persistence, immune dysfunction, and potentially the path toward a cure.
In a research overview, amfAR highlighted how emerging studies are reshaping understanding of immune cells in HIV.
Read the full overview here.
Source : amfAR
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