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Host genes that affect progression of AIDS/HIV in India and novel gene therapeutic approaches against HIV

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posted on 2023-06-09, 12:20 authored by Vikas Sood, Anurag Rathore, Sajid Husain, Sohrab Khan, Shruti Patra, Vijay Shankar, Harsh Kumar, Neha Rani, Aalia Bano, Ujjwal Neogi, V G Ramachandran, Akhil C Banerjea
A multitude of host and viral factors play critical role in susceptibility to HIV-1 infection and its subsequent progression to AIDS. Various host factors involved in HIV-1 infection include the chemokine receptors CCR5, CX3CR1, their ligands, RANTES, SDF-1 and cytokines like IL-10, IL-4, among others. The CCR5?32 allele is the most important genetic factor known to confer resistance to HIV-1 infection. However, other mutations in CCR5, CX3CR1 and SDF-1 have also been identified in Indian population. Polymorphisms in DC-SIGN, MHC class-I and II molecules are also known to affect HIV-1 progression. These polymorphisms can be utilized as genetic markers for evaluating disease progression and developing effective therapeutics. The review also describes the development of anti-viral therapy, involving the use of catalytic nucleic acids like DNA-enzymes and ribozymes and the expression of ribozymes and si-RNA using lentiviral vectors for stem cell based anti-HIV therapy.

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Journal

Indian Journal of Biochemistry and Biophysics

ISSN

0301-1208

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Publications & Information Directorate

Issue

3

Volume

45

Page range

141-148

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  • Clinical and Experimental Medicine Publications

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  • Yes

Legacy Posted Date

2018-03-02

First Compliant Deposit (FCD) Date

2018-03-02

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