Researchers found a way to naturally prevent HIV infection
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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The company "Donkey Incorporated" and the National Cancer Institute (USA) have developed a new method of preventing HIV infection by forcing bacteria naturally inhabiting the human vagina to block the transmission of the immunodeficiency virus during sexual intercourse.
To mobilize microbes over them, we had to work at the molecular level. The experiment was put on macaques, which are prone to fall ill so-called. The immunodeficiency virus of monkeys (SHIV). Modified bacteria were introduced into the vaginal cavities of laboratory primates. The result - almost two thirds of the animals avoided "forced" infection.
Lactobacilli, which live in secluded places among women, are of great benefit also without scientific experiments, protecting women's organisms from all non-fatal sexually transmitted infections. Scientists from the Cancer Institute some time ago synthesized a protein, with which you can check various drugs for antiviral activity. Bacteria Lactobacillus Jenseni test has withstood, and with its antipathic qualities decided to work the employees of the pharmaceutical concern. They made the bacillus isolate the same protein, Cyanovirin-N, in the process of vital activity.
The modified microbe was populated in the microflora of the macaques, and found a 63% increase in antiviral resistance in monkeys, which now, with some stretch, can be called quite natural.
Employees of "Donkey Incorporated" are full of optimistic forecasts, as the strain of lactobacillus, mobilized by them, without any difficulties and side effects, is able to establish colonies in women's organisms. Better than a macaque. Therefore, the predicted percentage of protection is higher.
Currently, citizens of all continents use such biological shield from HIV, as "Mukosept". However, this microbial drug must be taken before every sexual act. A new product based on modified lactobacilli will protect against infection for a long time. It promises to be quite cheap, which is important for working with risk groups in poor African communities.
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