A vaccine against herpes - is on its way

Australian scientists claim that came close to creating an effective vaccine against herpes simplex virus (Herpes simplex). They have been able to deal with how this particular virus infects the skin cells .

If we believe the study published in the journal Journal of Immunology, the virus easy Herpes   It affects the skin cells approximately as well as the human immunodeficiency virus transmitted. Professor at the University of Sydney and head of the research team Cheryl Jones recalls that Herpes simplex   It is a very significant disease that threatens devastating health consequences.

"Theoretically, we are already on the threshold of new discovery, which will help to create a vaccine against herpes - Said Jones portal pharmacynews.com. - The main objective for us was to understand the mechanism of skin lesions. Now that we understand how immune cells behave during the infection, it will be possible to talk seriously about creating a vaccine. "

Studies so far conducted on mice. Scientists have found that virus Herpes   can infect and destroy Langerhans cells (dendritic cells subtype contained in epithelial tissues). This immune cells located in the upper surface of the skin.

"Infection Herpes simplex   and genital herpes infection play an important role in the spread of HIV - the virus that eventually turns into AIDS, "- said Professor Jones. In her opinion, the creation of the first effective herpes vaccine   It can be expected within a few years.

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