Nef dimerization defect abrogates HIV viremia and associated immune dysregulation in the Bone Marrow-Liver-Thymus-Spleen (BLTS) humanized mouse model
Biradar, S.; Agarwal, Y.; Das, A.; Shu, S. T.; Samal, J.; Ho, S.; Beatty, C.; Castronova, I.; Mailliard, R. B.; Smithgall, T. E.; Bility, M. T.
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Loss of function mutations in the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) negative factor (Nef) gene are associated with reduced viremia, robust T cell immune responses, and delayed acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) progression in humans. In vitro studies have shown that mutations in the Nef dimerization interface significantly attenuate viral replication and impair host defense. However, in vivo, mechanistic studies on the role of Nef dimerization in HIV infection are lacking. Humanized rodents with human immune cells are robust platforms for investigating the interactions between HIV and the human immune system. The bone marrow-liver-thymus-spleen (BLTS) humanized mouse model carries human immune cells and lymphoid tissues that facilitate anti-viral immune responses. Here, we employed the BLTS-humanized mouse model to demonstrate that preventing Nef dimerization abrogates HIV viremia and the associated immune dysregulation. This suggests that Nef dimerization may be a therapeutic target for future HIV cure strategies.
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