Monday, April 14, 2008

Proposed New Diagnostic Strategy

  • By taking B cells (the body's antibody factories) and cracks them open to see if they are starting to produce antibodies. The body produces antibody responses and it is this first wave that seems to be killing the virus in the "immune" patients. This can distinguishe between new first wave acute antibodies and circulating antibodies remaining from a previous infection.
  • Screening of latent virus in sacral ganglia at the base of the spine.

References:
1. Biotechnology Investment Today Ltd, 2005:STARTLING NUMBERS OF HIV-RESISTANT SUBJECTS FOUND IN NEW SOUTH AFRICAN TRIAL. Internet: http://www.investinbiotech.com/pressroom_release.php?id=1375

Comments and inquiries are always welcome.

Prepared by Teh Yong Jiann 1061105152

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