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this is why theres no cure yet
HIV Immune Responses are Random
New research shows the body's defenses against HIV are random rather than genetically determined, which may be why it's so difficult to develop an AIDS vaccine. The UCLA AIDS Institute study shows the immune systems in two HIV-positive identical twins responded to the infection in different ways.
In 1983, male twins were infected with HIV shortly after their births in Los Angeles by blood transfusions from the same donor at the same time. The twins have been exposed to the same environmental factors, yet their T-cell receptors reacted differently in each twin. Researchers say this shows the body's defense response is random and unpredictable.
"These boys are as similar as two humans can be, yet we see differences in how they fight the virus," says Paul Krogstad, Ph.D., study researcher and professor of pediatrics and pharmacology. "That's one more thing that makes it difficult to develop a vaccine for everyone."
UCLA researchers say the study results have broader implications and could apply to other viruses, such as hepatitis C and herpes viruses.
New research shows the body's defenses against HIV are random rather than genetically determined, which may be why it's so difficult to develop an AIDS vaccine. The UCLA AIDS Institute study shows the immune systems in two HIV-positive identical twins responded to the infection in different ways.
In 1983, male twins were infected with HIV shortly after their births in Los Angeles by blood transfusions from the same donor at the same time. The twins have been exposed to the same environmental factors, yet their T-cell receptors reacted differently in each twin. Researchers say this shows the body's defense response is random and unpredictable.
"These boys are as similar as two humans can be, yet we see differences in how they fight the virus," says Paul Krogstad, Ph.D., study researcher and professor of pediatrics and pharmacology. "That's one more thing that makes it difficult to develop a vaccine for everyone."
UCLA researchers say the study results have broader implications and could apply to other viruses, such as hepatitis C and herpes viruses.
If they can't even cure the herpes virus which is'nt even life threatening and has been around for much longer. It's no conspiracy my friend, it's just an unfortunate reality...
I wished there was a cure for HIV. It took two of my cousins. The sad reality is some things are just not curable. I am pretty sure if the drug companies had a cure, they would profit more from selling the cure than selling medications. Then again you have a point about doctors stringing you along and making you take all kinds of tests that aren't needed. It is a business and sadly money comes before everything. You have some wild ideas, you remind me of my little brother, went to college and came back all anti-government. Your theory about developing HIV to control population makes no ******* sense whatsoever. Killing off the gays and minorities come on now........... TRILLIONS FOR WAR BUT NO MONEY TO FUND RESEARCH OR HELP THE POOR, THATS THE WORLD IN A NUTSHELL.
Name a virus, any virus that effects humans that they have been able to cure? Right...
Your comments are also so off base. In every case you mention, a manufacturer would in any category be able to lock up close to a 100% share of market if they could provide products that were better than what is out there today. Vaccines that prevent disease are being developed every year by drug companies and they are reaping the rewards. Same would be true for every example you give.
You are seriously dellusional and need professional help. If you seriously believe that the government is behind the disease and then has a cure but not providing it, you have some serious issues. The moon is also made of cheese.
There's a cure in Boston? Yeah and you found a multi-million dollars lottery ticket on your front steps.
Well now that is something I do not agree with but everyone in this country has the right to freely speak their mind and what they feel. IMO I think a lot some not most think its a gay issue or a drug user issue but thats truly not the case. There are many children infected, senior citizens are infected and so on. this virus has cost the taxpayer a lot of money so i disagree with that the govt. has the cure. We need stronger more informative sex education in schools, churches and other social organiztion. I'm tired of this disposable nation, the I want it now pay for it later nation. Personal accountability is what I like to see. Tired of seeing kids killing kids, parents killing spouse, kids or whoever. opps sorry I get off my soap box. lol I do like the fact the i get to see different points of views here.
KP1461 might not make the grade, but I will put money down that the information learned from this will go into developing a drug that will work
thats a drs statement
thats a drs statement
Kp-1461 looks like a promising cure.
I thought someone that is more knowledgeable then me has some news about the last trial phase.
I thought someone that is more knowledgeable then me has some news about the last trial phase.
just like we have came along way with hiv i never knew so much treatment was out there
i think we are all different and we all have different immune systems thats why its so hard to beat this and cancer
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