MS Drug May be Used to Inhibit HIV Infection and Reduce Latent Reservoir

WASHINGTON (Aug. 13, 2020) — Fingolimod, an FDA-approved immunosuppressive drug used to treat multiple sclerosis flare-ups, may be used to block HIV infection and reduce the latent reservoir. Researchers at the George Washington University (GW) published their novel findings in PLOS Pathogens.  

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