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From South China Morning Post

 

University of Hong Kong scientists have discovered an antibody that could treat gut inflammation in HIV patients – a common condition for sufferers that can prove fatal.

 

By blocking the pathway that leads to acute gut inflammation, the antibody can also delay the virus from weakening the immune system and prevent sufferers from contracting Aids.

 

But HKU researchers said the treatment, which has so far only been tested on mice, would require further study before being used on HIV-infected patients.

 

“This study solves the mystery of an inflammatory mechanism during the acute HIV infection,” said professor Chen Zhiwei, director of the Aids Institute and microbiology professor at HKU.

 

“It also anticipates to develop the antibody as a new immunotherapy to fight against Aids and other inflammation-related disease.”

 

Full article

http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/politics/article/2108153/hong-kong-scientists-make-potential-hiv-treatment

 

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