Long-Acting Antiretrovirals
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Human Virology and Viral Diseases".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2025 | Viewed by 168
Special Issue Editors
Interests: HIV; HIV-1 infection; antiretroviral therapy
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Dear Colleagues,
In recent years, the landscape of antiretroviral therapy has been changed by long-acting antiretrovirals, which offer new paradigms for HIV prevention and treatment. These innovative therapies have the potential to significantly improve adherence and simplify regimens, moving away from the daily pill burden that has defined HIV treatment for decades.
The development and implementation of long-acting antiretrovirals also present unique challenges and opportunities. From novel pharmacokinetic profiles and dosing strategies to real-world considerations, such as equitable access and patient acceptability, long-acting antiretrovirals represent a pivotal point in HIV research and care. In addition, their potential use in both treatment and prevention raises important questions about their long-term efficacy, safety, and integration into existing healthcare systems.
This Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive review of the current state and future directions of long-acting antiretroviral therapy. We invite researchers and clinicians to contribute original research articles, reviews, perspectives, and case studies on a wide range of topics, including (but not limited to) the following:
- Clinical and pharmacological evidence on long-acting antiretrovirals.
- Challenges and strategies for implementation in diverse populations.
- Patient-centered perspectives on long-acting therapies.
- Innovations in HIV prevention with long-acting agents.
Through this collection, we aim to highlight the potential of long-acting antiretrovirals and promote a deeper understanding of their role in both HIV treatment and prevention.
We look forward to your valuable contributions to this timely and exciting field.
Dr. Camilla Muccini
Prof. Dr. Antonella Castagna
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- HIV infection
- HIV prevention
- long-acting
- antiretroviral therapy
- clinical studies
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