New Research have shown that a cancer drug is potent
in flushing out HIV from its "hiddenreservoirs" in the body system.
The study, published in PLoS Pathogens, showed the
drug was "highly potent" at reactivating hidden HIV.
Already, the anti-retroviral therapy, kills the virus
in the bloodstream, but leaves “HIV reservoirs” untouched.
This latest study shows that the cancer drug is
“highly potent” at reactivating hidden HIV.
A strategy known as “kick and kill” is thought to be
key to curing HIV. The kick would wake up the dormant HIV, allowing the drugs
to kill it.
Experts say the findings are interesting, but it is
important to know if the drug is safe in patients.
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