Aidsmap reports on promising developments in HIV cure research, specifically highlighting two new cases where individuals with HIV achieved sustained remission after receiving stem cell transplants for cancer.
These cases, known as the ‘Chicago patient’ and the ‘Oslo patient’, bring the total number of potential functional cures to nine.
The article details the circumstances of each case, including the type of stem cell donor and any complications encountered, such as graft-versus-host disease.
While stem cell transplantation remains a risky and limited option, these instances offer valuable insights into the mechanisms that could lead to more accessible HIV cure strategies.
The report also touches upon ongoing research into gene modification of stem cells as a potential future therapeutic avenue for a broader population of people living with HIV.
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