2009;66(8):715-726. Mechanism of action of maraviroc. Before fusion of the HIV viral envelope and host cell membrane can occur, an HIV glycoprotein complex consisting of glycoproteins gp41 and ...

"It's the first time a role for membrane fusion has been described for this complex and it's a breakthrough in how we think about the way the exocyst complex works," said Mary Munson, Ph.D ...

Coreceptors are responsible for a crucial step between Env binding to the receptor CD4 and membrane fusion mediated by the gp41 fusion peptide. Determinants of HIV cell tropism & chemokine ...

Analysis Reveals an Additional Mechanism Behind Statin Therapy's Heart-Related Benefits in People With HIV Dec. 11, 2024 — Investigators who previously found that a daily statin pill helps ...

What Is an HIV Rash? An HIV rash is irritated skin that affects people who have HIV. It can be itchy, red or purple, or painful. Most people who have HIV get a rash at some point. It’s a common ...

The future may be getting brighter in terms of reducing the threat of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), infectious disease experts told Newsweek. With new treatments and maybe even a vaccine ...

Cell penetrating peptides expand pivotal roles in oncology, neurology, and immunotherapy, connecting specialized carriers ...

A new drug is hugely effective at protecting people from HIV infection and needs to be injected only twice a year. Gilead Sciences, GSK, ViiV Healthcare 1 to 3 years In June 2024, results from a ...

HIV cannot be spread through casual contact like hugs, handshakes, and sharing items in a household with someone who has HIV. However, despite increased public awareness, there remains a lot of ...

In addition, this work evidences a novel role for the protein SRRM2 in HIV-induced aggregate formation, overall advancing our comprehension of the components required for their formation and ...

By utilizing quantitative and qualitative models, we discovered that soluble factors secreted by human monocytes potently inhibit SARS-CoV-2-induced cell-cell fusion in viral-infected cells. Through ...