After cancer, scientists have also discovered a treatment for the deadly illness HIV/AIDS. One such drug is being developed by Israeli researchers from Tel Aviv University. If all goes planned, this will be one of the most advanced scientific breakthroughs.
About HIV-AIDS:
The human immunodeficiency virus is the disease-causing agent of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). In the 20th century, the virus is thought to have spread from chimpanzees to people. It is a sexually transmitted condition that can be transmitted by coming into contact with a patient’s blood, vaginal fluid, or semen. There isn’t a permanent treatment for this yet.
How was the drug created?
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This HIV drug was created using gene-editing technologies. Rats have been used in the testing thus far. The vaccine contained type B white blood cells. These cause the immune system to produce antibodies that combat the HIV. Importantly, people with this illness experience a severe deterioration of their immune systems, which renders them helpless against the infection.
The medication produces potent and safe antibodies, according to researchers. In addition to treating infectious infections, it can help people with cancer and other autoimmune diseases recover.
How does the drug work?
The cells that have undergone gene editing take control of the virus as soon as they come into contact with it. Type B white blood cells improve our body’s resistance to viruses and germs. Through the veins, they get to many organs. With the use of the gene-editing technique CRISPR, scientists have begun to modify them. As a result, when the virus comes into contact with the altered cells, the altered cells take control.
CRISPR technology: what is it?
CRISPR is a gene editing tool that can be used to genetically alter human, bacterial, or viral cells. Permanent cancer and AIDS treatments may become available in the upcoming years with the help of this.