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South African-US study shows how HIV can evolve to escape a preventive antibody
A joint South African and US study, reported by the University of Cape Town, describes how HIV can change to resist an antibody designed to block infection.
Why it matters: The University of Cape Town said the study offers clues for developing stronger antibody-based strategies to prevent HIV infection.
The University of Cape Town reported that a South African-US study uncovered how HIV can evolve to resist an antibody intended to prevent infection.
According to the university, the virus's escape from the antibody may come at a cost.
The university said the findings offer clues for developing stronger antibody-based prevention strategies.
Editor’s view
Scott James, Research and Innovation Editor
The University of Cape Town said the study's account of how HIV evolves to resist a preventive antibody offers clues for building stronger antibody-based prevention strategies.
