Saturday, October 24, 2009

Is it possible to clone T-helper cells for use in the treatment of HIV / Aids??

Assuming one finds unaffected T-helper cells to clone...
Answer:
Yes, and it's interesting that you mention that, because my school gave us a lecture on that very topic. The T-cells, once they establish self-tolerance, could be selected for resistance against the virus, and cloned to reestablish the T-cell population within the immunocompromised host. It is currently very complicated and expensive though, so the technology is being developed, but it is thought to be a potential therapy that may one day greatly benefit patients.
T-helper cells are matured and developed from stem cells within the body and are not created in the laboratory yet.

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