The Search for an HIV Cure: Where Do We Go From Here?

J Infect Dis. 2021 Feb 15;223(12 Suppl 2):1-3. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jiaa738.

Abstract

Since the first case of an HIV sterilizing cure was published, remarkable progress has been made in our understanding of the mechanisms behind HIV persistence. However, our goal of achieving a safe and broadly-available treatment for sustained HIV remission has proven elusive. In this supplement, we provide a series of articles reviewing the technical hurdles facing the field, key assays to measure HIV persistence and the next-generation of therapeutics for HIV remission.

Keywords: HIV cure; immune response; shock and kill; viral remission.

Publication types

  • Introductory Journal Article
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • HIV Infections / immunology
  • HIV Infections / therapy*
  • HIV Infections / virology
  • HIV-1 / genetics
  • HIV-1 / physiology
  • Humans
  • Remission Induction