Researchers were able to target HIV DNA and eradicate all signs of the virus from infected cells by using a gene-editing technology called Crispr-Cas.
The Nobel Prize-winning device functions simply like scissors, cutting DNA at certain locations to enable the introduction of new genetic material into cells or the deletion of undesirable genes.
The goal of the work, according to the scientists, is to create a reliable and secure Crispr-Cas regimen while “striving for an inclusive ‘HIV cure for all’ that can inactivate diverse HIV strains across various cellular contexts”.
According to researchers at Amsterdam University Medical Centre in the Netherlands, they have created a potent defense against the virus that can target different cell types and potential hiding places.
“These findings represent a pivotal advancement towards designing a cure strategy,” they stated.
Because HIV may infect a variety of bodily tissues and cells, researchers are trying to find a means to it.
