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Perhaps this could be a beneficial prophylaxis. And having another treatment that uses CRISPR to remove the provirus is also an essential to have a durable cure
by hi-v-rocknroll 2y ago
Perhaps this could be a beneficial prophylaxis. And having another treatment that uses CRISPR to remove the provirus is also an essential to have a durable cure for patients already infected. https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68609297 https://www.bbc.com/news/health-68609297
- dyauspitr 2y agoLook up EBT 101. Human trials started last year for a CRISPR based cure for HIV. This is from the same team that was able to cure SIV in monkeys using the same technique.
- perlgeek 2y agoMy layman, super naive understanding is that an HIV vaccine could also help an HIV-positive person (with a well-managed HIV infection), because it dampens transmission from infected to uninfected cells.