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Human Microglia Models for NeuroHIV
by Priyanka Sarkar, Xu Wang, Wenhui Hu, Jian Zhu and Wen-Zhe Ho
Viruses 2025, 17(5), 641; https://doi.org/10.3390/v17050641 - 29 Apr 2025
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Microglia are the primary target and reservoir of HIV infection in the central nervous system (CNS), which contributes to HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). However, studying HIV infection of microglia has been challenged by the limited availability of primary human microglial cells. To overcome [...] Read more.
Microglia are the primary target and reservoir of HIV infection in the central nervous system (CNS), which contributes to HIV-associated neurocognitive disorder (HAND). However, studying HIV infection of microglia has been challenged by the limited availability of primary human microglial cells. To overcome this issue, investigators have developed various microglial models for HIV studies, including immortalized human microglial cell lines, HIV latently infected microglial clones, peripheral blood monocyte-derived microglia (MMG), induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC)-derived microglia (iMg), and microglia-containing cerebral organoids (MCOs) from iPSCs. Though these models have been used in many laboratories, the published data about their expression of the specific human microglia markers and the HIV entry receptors are conflicting. In addition, there is limited information about their feasibility and applicability as a suitable model for acute and/or latent HIV infection. This review provides a concise summary of the currently used human microglial models, with a focus on their suitability for NeuroHIV research. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Roles of Macrophages in Viral Infections, 2nd Edition)
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