In vivo platforms for analysis of HIV persistence and eradication
J. Victor Garcia
J. Victor Garcia
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In vivo platforms for analysis of HIV persistence and eradication

Abstract

HIV persistence in patients undergoing antiretroviral therapy is a major impediment to the cure of HIV/AIDS. The molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying HIV persistence in vivo have not been fully elucidated. This lack of basic knowledge has hindered progress in this area. The in vivo analysis of HIV persistence and the implementation of curative strategies would benefit from animal models that accurately recapitulate key aspects of the human condition. This Review summarizes the contribution that humanized mouse models of HIV infection have made to the field of HIV cure research. Even though these models have been shown to be highly informative in many specific areas, their great potential to serve as excellent platforms for discovery in HIV pathogenesis and treatment has yet to be fully developed.

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J. Victor Garcia

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Different humanized mouse models used for in vivo analysis of HIV latency and persistence.

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The different strains of animals commonly used to generate humanized mice after CD34+ cell transplantation and/or tissue implantation are indicated. In all cases, mice are preconditioned with radiation prior to transplantation with CD34+ cells and tissue implantation. Note that in some instances, such as in the case of BLT mice and ToM, the same strain of mouse is reconstituted with different sets of human hematopoietic cells.