Correlates of immune protection in HIV-1 infection: what we know, what we don't know, what we should know

Article Abstract:

The correlates of protection for existing vaccines against a range of different viral diseases, and the correlates of protection against disease during natural infection with HIV-1, are discussed. The clinical trials of HIV vaccines to determine the correlates of protection for each individual vaccine are presented.

Science & research, HIV infection, HIV infections

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IgG surfaces as an important component in mucosal protection

Article Abstract:

Vaccines that stimulate the production of IgG could be useful in preventing HIV infection of mucosa. This could protect people from mucosal transmission of HIV and could also lower the risk of an infected woman passing the virus to her baby via the vagina.

Health aspects, Immunoglobulin G

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Hope in the modern plague

Article Abstract:

This article examines the AIDS worldwide epidemic and research to find vaccines to prevent more infections. Topics include several promising vaccine candidates, prevention of AIDS in developing countries, and the implementation of trials in humans.

World, Management, Prevention, World health, AIDS (Disease)

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