Molecular Mechanisms of HIV Infection, Pathogenesis and Persistence
A special issue of International Journal of Molecular Sciences (ISSN 1422-0067). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Biology".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2025 | Viewed by 24
Special Issue Editors
Interests: HIV; antivirals and vaccines; drug resistance; pathogenesis; antibody neutralization; virus evolution
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Interests: HIV; RNA respiratory viruses; molecular epidemiology; evolution; drug resistance mutations; discovery of new antivirals; spiro-beta-lactam compounds
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
We are pleased to invite researchers, scientists and clinicians to submit their original research, reviews and perspectives for publication in our forthcoming Special Issue on "Molecular Mechanisms of HIV Infection, Pathogenesis and Persistence". This Special Issue aims to explore the molecular pathways of HIV infection, persistence and disease, and the latest advances in therapeutic strategies. Topics of interest include the following: molecular biology of HIV entry, replication and latency; host–virus interactions and immune evasion mechanisms; HIV reservoir dynamics and eradication strategies; novel therapeutic approaches, including gene editing and immunotherapy; and biomarkers of disease progression and treatment efficacy. We welcome submissions of original research articles, comprehensive reviews and short communications that contribute to a deeper understanding of HIV pathogenesis and treatment.
Prof. Dr. Nuno Taveira
Dr. Inês Bártolo
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- HIV pathogenesis
- molecular virology
- antiretroviral therapy
- virus–host interactions
- HIV eradication strategies
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