Researchers Discover Gene That Blocks HIV

Post by **Sabre** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 5:57 pm

Stephen Barr, a molecular virologist in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology, says his team has identified a gene called TRIM22 that can block HIV infection in a cell culture by preventing the assembly of the virus. 'When we put this gene in cells, it prevents the assembly of the HIV virus," said Barr, a postdoctoral fellow. "This means the virus cannot get out of the cells to infect other cells, thereby blocking the spread of the virus.

The More You Know {TM}

Yet another thing that I hope happens in my lifetime: A vaccine for HIV. I've had a few friend taken by HIV/AIDS and it's something I'd love to see stop happening.

derangedazn · Post by **derangedazn** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:19 pm

Time to have lots of unprotected sex after inoculating them with the gene.

Post by **Sabre** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:04 am

Problem with that is there are still lots of STD's (think herpes) that are not curable....

Actually, the bigger problem is that I wonder if something like this will ever make it to market. Sad as it is to say, the drug companies have realized there is no money in a cure.

Phibs · Post by **Phibs** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:26 pm

Yeah a cure/vaccine for HIV would be most excellent!

Post by **complacent** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 9:50 pm

sounds promising. there are many many who could benefit from this.

sirwilliam · Post by **sirwilliam** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:43 am

That's awesome...now just need to find a universal one for cancer

spazegun2213 · Post by **spazegun2213** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 9:51 am

Sabre wrote:Problem with that is there are still lots of STD's (think herpes) that are not curable....

Actually, the bigger problem is that I wonder if something like this will ever make it to market. Sad as it is to say, the drug companies have realized there is no money in a cure.

that is true, but do you think governments will let them get away with that? i hate to say it but if there ever is a cure found, it will be a hot ticket for a while, and I'm sure they could sell it for a pretty penny.

Post by **Sabre** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 11:13 am

lol, what makes you think they(the gov) won't?