Receptors And Cells Utilized By Hiv

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Ask the Experts

T cell receptor

I know that at Boston Massachusetts General Hospital, they are ready to start a clinical trial to test a new chemio-molecules targeting specifically hiv infected cells, even the latent reservoirs.Do you think thatT-cell receptor may be used as a...

Response from Graeme Moyle, M.D.

Chelsea and Westminster Hospital

I am not aware of this trial so do not feel qualified to comment. I would suggest contacting Mass General to find out more and volunteerSorry not to be much useDr Moyle... Read more »

HIV or Meds causing abnormal CD4 receptors?

Dr. Boyle, Do all HIV positive folk have abnormal CD4 cell receptors? If so, is this caused by HIV... Read more »

Response from Brian Boyle, M.D., J.D. »

co-receptors

What are co-receptors? What is their significance in HIV infection?... Read more »

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C. »

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Articles

Co-Receptor Conundrum

Since the late 1980s researchers have recognized that HIV isolates (viruses sampled from infected individuals) can be divided into one of two categories based on their ability to replicate in particular cells in the laboratory. Originally, a... Read more »

U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

NIAID Scientists Identify New Cellular Receptor for HIV

A cellular protein that helps guide immune cells to the gut has been newly identified as a target of HIV when the virus begins its assault on the body's immune system, according to researchers from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Health Service Utilization for People With HIV Infection: Comparison of a Population Targeted for Outreach With the U.S. Population in Care

"Many persons with HIV infection do not receive consistent ambulatory medical care and are excluded from studies of patients in medical care. However, these hard-to-reach groups are important to study because they may be in greatest need of... Read more »

Access and Utilization of HIV Treatment and Services Among Women Sex Workers in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside

Despite the significant HIV treatment advance of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), many HIV-positive women are not realizing its benefits. While recent studies have identified female intravenous drug users (IDUs) and sex workers as at... Read more »

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Puede ser muy util... leanlo

Posted by poi

Buscando , buscando me he encontrado con este caso , que no deja de ser uno mas de los problemas que sugieren aqui las personas por el hecho del miedo, del estres cronico, del estres agudo, que afecta dependiendo de cada perosna en un organo o en... Read more »

What is a T-Cell or CD4 Count?

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What Is a T-Cell or CD4 Count?

Your T-cell count, also known as a CD4 count, reveals the number of T cells in your body. A T cell is a special kind of white blood cell, and the more you have, the stronger your immune system is. When you were infected... Read more »

IL-2 Induces Sustained CD4 Cell Increases

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

IL-2 Induces Sustained CD4 Cell Increases in HIV-Infected Patients

By Deborah Mitchell

TORONTO, Sep 20 (Reuters Health) - The addition of recombinant interleukin-2 (IL-2) to an HIV antiretroviral therapy produces an increase in CD4+ T-cell counts,... Read more »

How Soon Should T-Cell Count Increase?

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

I was infected in October 2003, diagnosed in December 2003, and went on Sustiva and Combivir December 30, 2003. My viral load went from an initial count of 125,000 down to 120, 2 weeks ago. Will probably be "undectable" soon. My question is, my... Read more »

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