Publications by authors named "R Desrosiers"

eCD4-immunoglobulin (Ig) is an HIV entry inhibitor that mimics the engagement of both CD4 and CCR5 with the HIV envelope (Env) protein, a property that imbues it with remarkable potency and breadth. However, env is exceptionally genetically malleable and can evolve to escape a wide variety of entry inhibitors. Here we document the evolution of partial eCD4-Ig resistance in SHIV-AD8-infected rhesus macaques (RMs) treated with adeno-associated virus vectors encoding eCD4-Ig.

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People living with HIV (PLWH) may experience premature physical deficits, including walking, mobility, and balance problems. The purpose was to measure deficits in walking, mobility, balance, and dual tasking in PLWH. The secondary objective was to make recommendations regarding the use of rehabilitation outcome measures.

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Article Synopsis
  • The study investigates the spontaneous control of HIV/SIV viremia and its association with specific MHC class I allotypes, emphasizing the importance of CD8+ cytotoxic T lymphocytes (CTLs) for managing viral loads.
  • Researchers aimed to understand the factors contributing to a phenotype known as elite controllers (ECs) by vaccinating rhesus macaques and analyzing immune responses after infection.
  • Results showed that while vaccination did not prevent infection, it led to lower viral levels in vaccinated macaques, and 81% of them achieved elite control, highlighting differences in immune gene expression between vaccinated and unvaccinated groups.
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A swine production system had 3 sections located a few kilometers apart. Sections A and C contained several thousand sows and nursery and finishing pigs. Section B, located between the other 2 sections, was the smallest and had 6 finishing sites and 2 sow sites.

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Some early reports concluded aerosol transmission of porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus between swine farms was unlikely, but most current information suggests the opposite; in many situations it may be the most important contamination source. Aerosol transmission can apparently occur over several km, but more information is required to confirm and better quantify possible distances.

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