Researchers Discover Why The Cells in The Body Are Not Able to Kill HIV Virus
Researchers solve puzzle of recurring viral infection (CMV)
AFP ^ | Apr 1, 2010 | Unknown
Posted on April 2, 2010 8:25:19 AM EDT by decimon
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US researchers have uncovered the key to how a prolific virus is able to reinfect individuals despite a strong immune response, possibly opening the way for vaccines to deadly pathogens including HIV and malaria.
In a study of monkeys, scientists at Oregon Health Sciences University found that the common cytomegalovirus (CMV), which has infected up to 80 percent of the adult population, can overcome the body's ability to clean out infected cells unlike most viruses.
"In essence, CMV is able to cutoff an infected cell's call for elimination. This allows CMV to overcome this critical immune barrier during re-infection," explained Klaus Frueh, a senior scientist at the university
AFP ^ | Apr 1, 2010 | Unknown
Posted on April 2, 2010 8:25:19 AM EDT by decimon
WASHINGTON (AFP) – US researchers have uncovered the key to how a prolific virus is able to reinfect individuals despite a strong immune response, possibly opening the way for vaccines to deadly pathogens including HIV and malaria.
In a study of monkeys, scientists at Oregon Health Sciences University found that the common cytomegalovirus (CMV), which has infected up to 80 percent of the adult population, can overcome the body's ability to clean out infected cells unlike most viruses.
"In essence, CMV is able to cutoff an infected cell's call for elimination. This allows CMV to overcome this critical immune barrier during re-infection," explained Klaus Frueh, a senior scientist at the university
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