Harnessing natural killer cells to target HIV-1 persistence
Vinita R. Joshi,
Marcus Altfeld
Abstract:Purpose of review
The purpose of this article is to review recent advances in the role of natural killer (NK) cells in approaches aimed at reducing the latent HIV-1 reservoir.
Recent findings
Multiple approaches to eliminate cells harboring latent HIV-1 are being explored, but have been met with limited success so far. Recent studies have highlighted the role of NK cells and their potential in HIV-1 cure efforts. Anti-HIV-1 NK cell function can be optim… Show more
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