HIV/AIDS Prevention
Hamer's lab, in collaboration with Osel, Inc, has developed a new live microbial microbicide approach to HIV/AIDS prevention. By genetically engineering normal vaginal bacteria to produce a potent anti-HIV peptide, significant protection against viral infection was provided in a durable and obtainable fashion for up to one month. The methodology is applicable for both rectaland vaginal use.
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