Immune Response in HIV Infection, Pathogenesis and Persistence
A special issue of Cells (ISSN 2073-4409). This special issue belongs to the section "Cellular Immunology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 20 October 2025 | Viewed by 98
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
HIV infection exerts a profound impact on the immune system, triggering chronic inflammation and persistent immune activation that endure even with antiretroviral therapy (ART). This Special Issue, "Immune Response in HIV Infection, Pathogenesis and Persistence", delves into the intricate interplay between HIV and the immune system, with a focus on the molecular and cellular mechanisms driving immune responses and their implications for disease progression and therapeutic interventions. We welcome submissions that explore the role of immune checkpoints, the effects of chronic inflammation on immune cell functionality, and innovative therapeutic approaches aimed at enhancing immune reconstitution and mitigating immune activation. By bringing together cutting-edge research, this issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the field, showcasing recent breakthroughs and charting future directions for advancing our understanding and treatment of HIV-related immune dysregulation.
Dr. Suvadip Mallick
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- HIV infection
- immune response
- chronic inflammation
- immune activation
- antiretroviral therapy (ART)
- immune reconstitution
- immune checkpoints
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