New imaging reveals previously unseen vulnerabilities of HIV

Cell Host & Microbe
Published April 10, 2019 | 11:00 EDT (News release from University of Montreal Hospital Research Centre)
Researchers used a molecular “can opener” to expose parts of the HIV virus envelope that can be targeted by antibodies, revealing the virus’s inner structure and a previously unknown virus shape. The new information provides a detailed image of the virus’s vulnerabilities and shows new opportunities in the fight against HIV.

Corresponding author: Bruno Geoffroy, University of Montreal – bruno.geoffroy.chum@ssss.gouv.qc.ca