It's just a start currently, and far from the clinical trials stage itself, a scientist at Australia's Queensland Institute of Medical Research has created a protein , modifying one from the HIV virus, that inhibits the replication of the virus itself!. The original HIV 1 Tac protein has been transformed into what is called ' Nullbasic', by Dr David Harrich led team , which successfully inhibited the virus in lab. That would mean no indefinite antiretroviral drug regime fr HIV +ve patient, saving them from suffering from AIDS. Animal trials are scheduled for later this year.
“This is like fighting fire with fire,” Associate Professor Harrich said. “If this research continues down its strong path, and bear in mind there are a many hurdles to clear, we’re looking at a cure for AIDS.”
A paper of this research was published in the journal Human Gene Therapy, and can be accessed online for free
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