Temple scientists weaken HIV infection in immune cells using synthetic agents

... one of its major hideouts - immune cells known as macrophages. The breakthrough comes at a crucial time in the HIV/AIDS pandemic. "Powerful antiretroviral drug cocktails have allowed many HIV patients to live longer," explained Servio H. Ramirez, ...

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