Detects molecules that spread HIV in humans

Recently, a group of Spanish scientists at the IrsiCaixa Research Institute have discovered ganglioside molecules that spread HIV on human bodies, the event is considered the first step to finding a brand Effective to prevent the activity of this dangerous virus and thereby improve the treatment of patients with HIV.

In an article published in the Spanish version of "Plos Biology" , researcher Javier Martinez-Picado said that over the years of research, the team found that the HIV virus penetrates cells. dendritic and transported by ganglioside molecules to the lymph nodes and after reaching the lymph nodes, the HIV virus starts destroying the patient's immune system through the process of encircling and destroying TCD4 lymphocytes in the patient's body.

According to Professor Picado, if this mechanism of transmission is known, science can advance to the elimination of HIV-infected ganglioside molecules .

In the coming time, the IrsiCaixa Institute will focus on research to create a brand name that allows to prevent the interaction between HIV virus and dendritic cells, and surely this brand name will be added to the methods Current HIV / AIDS treatment in the world.

The current research of the IrsiCaixa Institute has received close cooperation from the University of Heidelberg (Germany) and the sponsorship of the Spanish Government.