New research has detailed the creation
of a cream that has proved effective against transmission of HIV
infection in laboratory tests.
Previous research from the University of
Texas, in collaboration with the University of Monterrey in Mexico,
found that silver nanoparticles may be able to stop transmission of
human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Now, the research team has used the
findings to create a vaginal cream that can block HIV transmission.
Humberto Lara Villegas, of the University of Monterrey and co-author of
the study, says that in order for HIV to infect immune cells of its
host, a protein called GP120 helps the virus bond to the cells.
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