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Exploring the Role of the Gut Microbiome in HIV Reservoir Behavior

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  • Christopher M Basting

  • Nichole R Klatt

  • December 9, 2025

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    Antiretroviral therapy has improved HIV-1 infection outcomes, but persistent viral reservoirs remain a significant barrier to achieving a cure.

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    The gut microbiome is crucial in understanding HIV reservoir dynamics, as it is a primary site for CD4+ T cells and HIV RNA production.

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    HIV infection alters the gut microbiome, leading to dysbiosis, which contributes to chronic immune activation and increased morbidity.

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    Trunfio et al's study reveals significant variability in microbial composition and HIV reservoir size across the gastrointestinal tract.

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    Confounding factors like diet and sexual behavior complicate the relationship between the gut microbiome and HIV reservoir dynamics.

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Dissecting the Impact of the Gut Microbiome on HIV Reservoir Dynamics

  • by Christopher M Basting, Nichole R Klatt

  • December 9, 2025

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