Detection of genes that can control HIV

Scientists have discovered a new gene, able to control incurable diseases such as HIV, hepatitis and tuberculosis.

A research group at the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Australia found that the Arih2 gene plays a very important role in the survival of the embryo. Scientists found that the gene plays a role in controlling the immune system's function against pathogens.

This new finding opens hope to help scientists develop ways to effectively treat diseases that weaken the immune system such as HIV as well as incurable diseases, including hepatitis, tuberculosis, arthritis, .

'Gene Arih2 is responsible for making the most important and fundamental decisions, to control the immune system against the development of chronic infections. If the wrong decision is made, the immune system will be neutralized by pathogenic bacteria or viruses , 'said Dr. Marc Pellegrini, head of the study.

Dr. Marc Pellegrini also said that although our immune system works very well against pathogens, some types, such as HIV, hepatitis B and tuberculosis, are capable of developing muscle. Instantly avoid or confront the immune system, allowing them to stay in the body.

But with the new discovery, what we can do is break down the immune system's resistance to pathogens and enhance the "fighting" ability of the immune system to remove pathogens from the body. .

The study was funded by the Australian National Health and Health Research Council and the Victorian Government.

Reference: Daily Mail