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A chemical capable of halting the development of the HIV virus in cells |
American scientists have identified a chemical that can halt the development of the HIV virus in cells. This chemical attacks the HIV virus by targeting its membrane, preventing it from entering cells to transmit the disease.
Experts in HIV and AIDS have stated that this discovery is highly significant. However, further research is necessary.
The chemical, named CSA-54, belongs to the Ceragenins family and is synthesized from a molecular structure of a chemical compound. This research is the work of scientists from Brigham Young University in the United States and is under the copyright of Ceragenix Pharmaceuticals, the sponsor of this study.
This active compound generates an electric field that attracts the virus’s cell membrane, effectively neutralizing the virus’s activity. The HIV virus typically attacks CD4+ cells of the immune system. The CSA-54 compound locks the HIV virus and prevents it from interacting with cells. Experiments on skin have shown that this compound is not toxic even at relatively high concentrations.
Until now, existing HIV treatments only target the virus after it has invaded cells. Therefore, this discovery opens the door to a new and promising therapeutic approach.
KHANG LINH
