Hiv Resistant Gene

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HIV/AIDS Resistance Gene (DELTA 32 mutation)

In my contemporary biology class, we heard about a gene found in males of Northern European descent that has HIV/AIDS resistant properties. My family is very Irish (my last name is Sullivan), and I was wondering not only if this is true, but if...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,I believe what you are referring to is the delta 32 gene mutation. See below.Dr. BobHad unprotected sex with a guy who has ccr5 delta 32 (DELTA 32)Oct 13, 2008 Last night I had unprotected sex with a guy who claims that he has ccr5 delta 32 and... Read more »

New Gene Therapy for HIV !!!!!!!!!! (GENE THERAPY, 2010)

Dr Robert my idol and shining light, please tell me what this really means ??? l have been hiv... Read more »

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haart therapy and hiv genes

Of the nine HIV genes, which one according to HAART therapy would be the most dangerous if it were... Read more »

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Gene Technique That Alters CCR5-Producing Gene Increases Resistance to HIV in Mice, Study Finds

Altering the gene that produces CCR5 protein on the surface of immune cells using a harmless virus was found to significantly increase resistance to HIV in mice, according to a study published Sunday in the journal Nature Biotechnology , the Press... Read more »

News on HIV Drug Resistance in New Antiretrovirals From the XVI International HIV Drug Resistance Workshop

Doug Richman provided a comprehensive recap on HIV resistance from the annual HIV resistance conference, held this year in June in Barbados. 1 His focus was on four major areas: resistance associated with the new non-nucleoside reverse... Read more »

ICAAC 2007: Key HIV Research on HIV/HAART Complications and HIV Drug Resistance

This is part three of a three-part article. For part one, First-Line Therapy, click here . For part two, Antiretrovirals in Development, click here . Listening and Viewing Options Full Interview and Slides Podcast of Interview ... Read more »

Gene That Prevents HIV From Replicating in Monkeys Could Play Role in New Treatment Options for Humans, Study Says

A gene called TRIM5-alpha that prevents HIV from replicating in rhesus monkeys could provide new treatment options for humans and could help prevent HIV-positive humans from developing AIDS, according to a study published in Jan. 11 issue of the... Read more »

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Liver cancer, heart disease, counts, resistance

Posted by ScotCharles, 3 Replies

Generally, people develop resistance to Sustiva quickly since only one protein needs to mutate in the virus to render the drug ineffective. Monitor your counts closely and ask your doctor for a resistance panel if your counts change for the worse.... Read more »

Gene Therapy "Cure" Research from CROI 2011

Posted by bartleby, 1 Reply

The full transcript of the press conference is a little long, but it's really interesting. They talk about modifying stem cells, knocking off the CCR5 receptor, and reinfusing these new HIV-resistant cells them into the body.

Research is still... Read more »

hiv gene therapy

Posted by hopefulone, 2 Replies

hiv gene therapy has been getting a lot of play in the national and international press as of late....i would be interetested in comments on this hope. Read more »

HIV-Blocking Gene Breakthrough

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Researchers in HIV-Blocking Gene Breakthrough
Sun Jul 14, 3:35 PM ET

LONDON (Reuters) - AIDS ( news - web sites) researchers declared a breakthrough Sunday with the discovery of a naturally occurring gene that effectively blocks the disease's... Read more »

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