News tagged with envelope protein
Experimental vaccine partially protects monkeys from HIV-like infection
Results from a recent study show that novel vaccine combinations can provide partial protection against infection by Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV) in rhesus monkeys. In addition, in the animals that became infected, ...
HIV & AIDS
Jan 04, 2012 |
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One for you, one for me: Researchers gain new insight into the chromosome separation process
Each time a cell divides -- and it takes millions of cell divisions to create a fully grown human body from a single fertilized cell -- its chromosomes have to be accurately divvied up between both daughter ...
Genetics
Nov 17, 2011 |
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Scientists reveal surprising picture of how powerful antibody neutralizes HIV
Researchers at The Scripps Research Institute have uncovered the surprising details of how a powerful anti-HIV antibody grabs hold of the virus. The findings, published in Science Express on October 13, 20 ...
HIV & AIDS
Oct 13, 2011 |
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Research advances therapy to protect against dengue virus
Nearly half of the world's population is at risk of infection by the dengue virus, yet there is no specific treatment for the disease. Now a therapy to protect people from the virus could finally be a step ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Apr 08, 2013 |
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Research reveals how antibodies neutralize mosquito-borne virus
Researchers have learned the precise structure of the mosquito-transmitted chikungunya virus pathogen while it is bound to antibodies, showing how the infection is likely neutralized.
Medical research
Apr 02, 2013 |
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Research deciphers HIV attack plan
(Medical Xpress)—A new study by Los Alamos National Laboratory and University of Pennsylvania scientists defines previously unknown properties of transmitted HIV-1, the virus that causes AIDS. The viruses ...
HIV & AIDS
Apr 01, 2013 |
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Cell discovery could hold key to causes of inherited diseases
Fresh insights into the protective seal that surrounds the DNA of our cells could help develop treatments for inherited muscle, brain, bone and skin disorders.
Medical research
Feb 26, 2013 |
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New HIV vaccine approach targets desirable immune cells
Researchers at Duke University Medical Center, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Harvard Medical School have demonstrated an approach to HIV vaccine design that uses an altered form of HIV's outer coating or envelope ...
HIV & AIDS
Sep 01, 2011 |
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Sugar-binding protein may play a role in HIV infection
Specific types of "helper" T cells that are crucial to maintaining functioning immune systems contain an enzyme called PDI (protein disulfide isomerase).
HIV & AIDS
Jun 14, 2011 |
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