Enhanced immune cells show promise in targeting viral reservoirs that current medications can’t eliminate.
Case Western Reserve University press release
Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in HIV treatment. They’ve shown that NK (Natural Killer) cells — specialized immune cells that naturally target virus-infected and tumor cells — can be enhanced to better fight HIV infections.
The research team discovered that NK cells taken from HIV-positive patients can be expanded and enhanced in the lab to more effectively target and reduce these viral reservoirs.
This discovery marks a significant step toward long-term HIV remission by enhancing the body’s immune system. The approach could enable people with HIV to control the virus without lifelong dependence on daily antiretroviral medications.
Read the full press release here.
Source : Case Western Reserve University
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