3 ms·
> Given that the endogenous production of retrocyclins could also be restored in human cervicovaginal tissues, we propose that aminoglycoside-based topical micr
by WilliamLP 17y ago
> Given that the endogenous production of retrocyclins could also be restored in human cervicovaginal tissues, we propose that aminoglycoside-based topical microbicides might be useful in preventing sexual transmission of HIV-1.
That's a long long way from the sensationalist tone of the terrible linked article. We already have the above. (Condoms.)
- deleted 17y ago[deleted]
- joeyo 17y agoConsidering that the population most at risk for HIV/AIDS might be unwilling or unable to use condoms (sex workers), having more mechanisms for preventing the disease is a Good Thing.
- swolchok 17y agoAnd just like we have spermicide to go with condoms today, we might have aminoglycoside-based topical microbicides to go with condoms tomorrow.