Researchers Discover Gene that Blocks HIV

[IvyRose]

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A team of researchers at the University of Alberta has discovered a gene that is able to block HIV, and in turn prevent the onset of AIDS.


Stephen Barr, a molecular virologist in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, says his team has identified a gene called TRIM22 that can block HIV infection in a cell culture by preventing the assembly of the virus.

"When we put this gene in cells, it prevents the assembly of the HIV virus," said Barr, a postdoctoral fellow. "This means the virus cannot get out of the cells to infect other cells, thereby blocking the spread of the virus."

[Luba]

"the results are very exciting because they show that our bodies have a gene that is capable of stopping the spread of HIV."
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I believe our bodies are miraculous and this just proves my theory. So many of us, so sadly, look at our bodies at a negative way instead of realizing what true miraculous beings we are!

[IvyRose]

I am very happy about this news. It's hope.

[Vautrin]

It is promising news. However, it is only a second or third step towards a permanent cure.

[IvyRose]

I'm glad it's a step in the right direction.