The role of naïve T-cells in HIV-1 pathogenesis: An emerging key player

Gabriela Khoury, Reena Rajasuriar, Paul U. Cameron, Sharon R. Lewin

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)253-267
Number of pages15
JournalClinical Immunology
Volume141
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - Dec 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Antiretroviral therapy;
  • HIV-1;
  • IL-7;
  • Immune reconstitution;
  • Naïve T-cells;
  • Reservoirs

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