Understanding how HIV infects and persists in the body
CHEETAH Center for the Structural Biology of HIV Infection, Restriction, and Viral Dynamics
['FUNDING_OTHER'] · UNIVERSITY OF UTAH · NIH-11076777
This study is exploring how HIV hides in the body and how we can wake it up to better fight it, with the goal of finding new treatments and possibly a cure for people living with HIV.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_OTHER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-11076777 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on advancing our knowledge of HIV-1 biology and developing new strategies for treatment and potential cures. It involves studying how HIV-1 can hide in the body and how it can be reactivated, using animal models to observe these processes in real-time. The research aims to create new antiviral therapies and improve methods for delivering these treatments directly to infected cells. By examining the interactions between the virus and the immune system, the project seeks to uncover new ways to combat HIV infection.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who are interested in new treatment options or those who have not responded well to existing therapies.
Not a fit: Patients who are not infected with HIV or those who are already effectively managing their condition with current therapies may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective treatments and potentially a cure for HIV infection.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding HIV dynamics and developing antiviral strategies, making this approach both innovative and grounded in prior successes.
Where this research is happening
SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES
- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH — SALT LAKE CITY, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: MOTHES, WALTHER H — UNIVERSITY OF UTAH
- Study coordinator: MOTHES, WALTHER H
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus