Researchers Make Breakthrough Discovery - Could Lead To HIV Vaccine

[WillParkinson]

(Toronto) Researchers in Canada and the United States have made a breakthrough discovery in the fight against HIV infection: a protein that can limit the viral attack.

The Globe and Mail reports today that the study found that the protein FOX03a not only can limit the deterioration of certain disease-fighting immune cells, but could help with the development of an HIV vaccine.

HIV is characterized by the deterioration of T-cells, or central memory cells that orchestrate the body's ability to fight the disease. HIV attacks these cells.

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[La Lioness Priyanka]

1. oh my god. i hope this works out.

[mitchtv]

2. I've seen too many "breakthoughs" over the years

sorry I can't even say Hooray.

[BillSam]

3. Hopefully this will lead to something.

Hope springs eternal.