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Preclinical evaluation of the immunomodulatory lymphocyte trafficking drug FTY720 for HIV prevention in the female genital mucosa of macaques.

Authors :
Morris M
Aubert RD
Butler K
Henning T
Mitchell J
Jenkins L
Garber D
McNicholl J
Kersh EN
Source :
Journal of medical primatology [J Med Primatol] 2014 Oct; Vol. 43 (5), pp. 370-3.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

FTY720 has been shown to reduce inflammatory cytokines and immune cells in the genital mucosa of macaques. This pilot study examined the ability of FTY720 to inhibit HIV acquisition. Systemic treatment with FTY720 failed to prevent or delay vaginal SHIV transmission.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1600-0684
Volume :
43
Issue :
5
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Journal of medical primatology
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
25379595
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1111/jmp.12120