Abstract
Functional naïve T-cells are critical for an effective immune response to multiple pathogens. HIV leads to a significant reduction in CD4+ naïve T-cell number and impaired function and there is incomplete recovery following combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). Here we review the basic homeostatic mechanisms that maintain naïve CD4+ T-cells and discuss recent developments in understanding the impact of HIV infection on naïve CD4+ T-cells. Finally we review therapeutic interventions in HIV-infected individuals aimed at specifically enhancing recovery of naïve CD4+ T-cells.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 253-267 |
Number of pages | 15 |
Journal | Clinical Immunology |
Volume | 141 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2011 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Antiretroviral therapy;
- HIV-1;
- IL-7;
- Immune reconstitution;
- Naïve T-cells;
- Reservoirs