Analysis of the Human T Cell Response to HTLV-III (AIDS)
Abstract
Although patients with HIV infection have depressed T cell function, the fact that they produce antibodies to HIV proteins (1) and even have lymphocytes capable of lysing infected target cells (2) indicates the presence of an immune response to this virus. The purpose of this contract is to devise methods to characterize that T cell response in a variety of patient populations. Once the T cell response has been defined, it should be possible to attempt to augment any response which could be effective at the elimination of virus as well as potentially dampening ineffective responses, eliminating unwanted responses. We are concerned with two major issues with regard to the interaction of T cells and HIV: (1) what make some T cells susceptible to virus?; and (2) why are some CD4 cells apparently virus resistant? Therapeutic modalities ideally would preserve T cell function while specifically eliminating the spread of virus. We have begun to investigate therapeutics with these properties with the goal of finding a safe, effective treatment.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Sep 01, 1990
- Accession Number
- ADA243276
Entities
People
- Robert W. Finberg
Organizations
- Dana–Farber Cancer Institute