Tuesday, February 12, 2013

Enzyme that could cure HIV



A team of scientists recently discovered a protein with disease fighting properties that could potentially help fight HIV and other deadly diseases. This virus, called cholesterol-25-hydroxylase (CH25H), can block viruses from getting into cell walls. The CH25H enzyme is activated by interferon, an essential antiviral protein in the body. While this new breakthrough is amazing, it still may be in early stages, as it has yet to be tested compared to other HIV treatments.

NOS:

1.       Science is collaborative

2.       Science is tentative

3.       Importance of repeatability

4.       Role of motivation and curiosity



A team of scientists recently discovered a protein with disease fighting properties that could potentially help fight HIV and other deadly diseases. This virus, called cholesterol-25-hydroxylase (CH25H), can block viruses from getting into cell walls. The CH25H enzyme is activated by interferon, an essential antiviral protein in the body. While this new breakthrough is amazing, it still may be in early stages, as it has yet to be tested compared to other HIV treatments.

NOS:

1.       Science is collaborative

2.       Science is tentative

3.       Importance of repeatability

4.       Role of motivation and curiosity


 

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