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AIDS vaccine

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AIDS vaccine
A hypothetical vaccine intended to either prevent HIV infection or ensure that those infected will not fall victim to AIDS; the most promising vaccine is that using a naked DNA plasmid, reported by Letwin et al in 20/10/00 Science; as of early 2001, there is no effective vaccine. See gp160 vaccine, HGP-30, HIV, V3 loop, Zagury.
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Data from an AIDS vaccine trial in Thailand was presented to scientists on Tuesday for the first time, confirming the prototype as only a partial shield against HIV but still a pioneering achievement.
Data confirms 'modest' AIDS vaccine breakthrough by AFP / AFP Global Edition
Seth Berkley, chief executive of The International Aids Vaccine Initiative said: "The outcome is very exciting and a significant achievement.
END OF AIDS? New double vaccine cuts HIV infection by a THIRD by The Mirror (London, England)
Summary: An experimental AIDS vaccine, made using two older vaccines, has protected volunteers in a study in Thailand.
Aids vaccine protects trial volunteers by Independent Television News Limited (ITN)
 
 
 
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