Scientists announced: New method in HIV treatment

"Previously, it was considered impossible to deliver mRNA to these cells. But now, we are all breathless with the results we have achieved," said Dr. Paula Cevaal, co-author of the study. "This discovery proves that HIV can be removed from its 'dormant' reservoir in the body. But the next critical question remains: once this virus is released, can it be completely destroyed by the immune system or additional therapies?

The study was conducted on cells taken from HIV-positive individuals in a laboratory environment. Before it can be tried on real patients, animal experiments will first be required, followed by safety and efficacy studies. It is stated that this process can take years. Dr. Michael Roche, senior author of the study, said that this technique can be used not only for HIV but also for other diseases such as cancer.

Dr. Jonathan Stoye, a retrovirologist at the Francis Crick Institute, said the method was "the biggest advance yet" in removing HIV from its hiding place. However, Stoye warned: "Whether the entire reservoir needs to be destroyed to eradicate this virus, or whether a large portion of it will be sufficient, only time will tell."

On the other hand, Prof. Tomas Hanke from the Jenner Institute of Oxford University, while accepting the importance of this discovery, said that 'reaching all HIV reservoirs in the body is currently only a dream.' This new study is considered to be one of the most concrete scientific advances to date towards a permanent cure for the disease.