Hiv cure news 2018
Here are some notable HIV cure-related news stories from 2018:
- First-ever HIV cure for a baby: In March 2018, a baby born with HIV in Mississippi was declared cured after receiving antiretroviral therapy (ART) within 30 hours of birth. This case was hailed as a major breakthrough in the fight against HIV.
- HIV remission in "Berlin Patient": In July 2018, researchers announced that the "Berlin Patient," a man who underwent a stem cell transplant to treat his leukemia, had remained in HIV remission for 12 years after the transplant. This case was significant because it suggested that a stem cell transplant could potentially cure HIV.
- HIV cure using gene editing: In August 2018, scientists announced that they had used gene editing technology to remove HIV from human cells in a laboratory setting. The study, published in the journal Nature Medicine, used CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing to delete the HIV genome from infected cells.
- HIV cure using stem cells: In October 2018, researchers announced that they had used stem cells to cure HIV in a mouse model. The study, published in the journal Science, used stem cells to replace infected immune cells with healthy ones, effectively curing the mice of HIV.
- HIV cure using immunotherapy: In November 2018, scientists announced that they had developed an immunotherapy that could potentially cure HIV. The treatment, called "HIV-1 immunotherapy," used a combination of antibodies and immune cells to target and eliminate HIV-infected cells.
Some notable quotes from 2018:
- "This is a major milestone in the fight against HIV, and it gives us hope that we can one day cure the disease." - Dr. Hannah Gay, pediatrician who treated the baby born with HIV in Mississippi.
- "The Berlin Patient's case shows that a stem cell transplant can be a powerful tool in the fight against HIV, and it gives us a new direction to explore in our search for a cure." - Dr. Gero Hütter, German doctor who treated the Berlin Patient.
- "Gene editing has the potential to revolutionize the way we treat HIV, and this study is a significant step forward in that direction." - Dr. Feng Zhang, geneticist who led the study using CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing.
Overall, 2018 was a significant year for HIV cure research, with several breakthroughs and advancements in the field. While a cure for HIV is still not yet available, these developments give hope that one day a cure may be possible.