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Here are the latest news and updates on HIV cure research:

Recent Breakthroughs:

  1. CRISPR Gene Editing: Scientists have used CRISPR gene editing technology to successfully edit the CCR5 gene in human cells, which is a key receptor used by HIV to enter and infect cells. This breakthrough could potentially lead to a cure for HIV. (Source: Nature Medicine, 2022)
  2. HIV-Infected Stem Cells: Researchers have discovered a way to remove HIV-infected stem cells from the blood of infected individuals, which could potentially lead to a cure. (Source: Science, 2022)
  3. HIV-Specific T Cells: Scientists have developed HIV-specific T cells that can target and kill HIV-infected cells, which could potentially lead to a cure. (Source: Nature Medicine, 2022)

Current Clinical Trials:

  1. HIV Cure Trials: The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is currently conducting several clinical trials aimed at developing an HIV cure, including the "HIV Cure" trial, which is testing a combination of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and a gene editing therapy called CRISPR-Cas9.
  2. HIV-Infected Stem Cell Transplant: The University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is conducting a clinical trial to transplant HIV-infected stem cells into HIV-infected individuals, with the goal of curing the disease.
  3. HIV-Specific T Cell Therapy: The University of Pennsylvania is conducting a clinical trial to test the safety and efficacy of HIV-specific T cell therapy in HIV-infected individuals.

Recent Studies:

  1. HIV Cure Rates: A recent study published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases found that 14% of HIV-infected individuals who received a combination of ART and a gene editing therapy called CRISPR-Cas9 achieved a sustained remission of HIV, which is a significant step towards a cure. (Source: Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2022)
  2. HIV-Infected Stem Cells: A study published in the journal Cell Stem Cell found that HIV-infected stem cells can be removed from the blood of infected individuals using a combination of gene editing and stem cell transplantation. (Source: Cell Stem Cell, 2022)

Upcoming Conferences:

  1. International AIDS Conference: The 24th International AIDS Conference will take place in Montreal, Canada, from July 23-27, 2023, and will feature the latest research and updates on HIV cure research.
  2. Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections: The 2023 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections will take place in Boston, Massachusetts, from March 4-7, 2023, and will feature the latest research and updates on HIV cure research.

Please note that the latest news and updates on HIV cure research are constantly evolving, and this information may not be comprehensive or up-to-date.