Researchers at the University of Cologne have discovered a powerful antibody — 04_A06 — that neutralizes around 98.5 % of over 300 tested HIV strains. In lab experiments the antibody reduced viral load to undetectable levels — a major step toward broad-spectrum therapies for prevention and treatment worldwide.
(c) Antirudh
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Percée contre le VIH : un anticorps neutralise presque toutes les souches

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Des chercheurs de l’Université de Cologne ont mis au jour l’anticorps 04_A06, capable de neutraliser environ 98,5 % de plus de 300 souches de VIH testées. En laboratoire il a fait chuter la charge virale à des niveaux indétectables — un pas important vers des traitements universels.

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