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Immune based therapies
In addition to antiretroviral therapies to combat HIV, treatments aimed at strengthening the immune system are currently being studied.
Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a naturally occurring chemical in the immune system which stimulates CD4 cell production. A clinical trial called Esprit, which is investigating the long-term effects of interleukin-2 with anti-HIV drugs, is underway in many centres in the UK. For details ask your health care team or visit NAM’s website aidsmap.com.
In addition to antiretroviral therapies to combat HIV, treatments aimed at strengthening the immune system are currently being studied.
Interleukin-2 (IL-2) is a naturally occurring chemical in the immune system which stimulates CD4 cell production. A clinical trial called Esprit, which is investigating the long-term effects of interleukin-2 with anti-HIV drugs, is underway in many centres in the UK. For details ask your health care team or visit NAM’s website aidsmap.com.