Recent Progress in HIV Research

HIV is a virus that severely affects the immune system resulting in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The treatment of HIV involves combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). This therapy suppresses HIV-1 replication, blocks transmission, and improves immune responses. cART is a lifelong treatment, and does not eliminate the virus while also having side effects. The focus in the treatment of HIV is the reactivation of HIV reservoirs for subsequent termination by viral cytopathic ef...