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Published on: December 23, 2016
Susceptibility of Chinese rhesus monkeys to SIV infection
Tricia H Burdo1, Maria Cecilia G Marcondes, Caroline M S Lanigan
1Department of Neuropharmacology, The Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA.
Abstract:
The use of China-derived monkeys in AIDS research has been limited by reports of reduced susceptibility to SIV. We performed a serial passage of SIV in Chinese macaques, which resulted in a viral stock capable of inducing simian AIDS and high levels of replication in these animals. Similar to HIV in humans, SIV pathogenesis in non-human primates is not limited by geographical origin. Chinese macaques are useful in pathogenesis, vaccine, and therapeutic studies in AIDS.
Insights
Chinese macaques can be used in AIDS research. Serial passage of SIV in these animals created a viral stock that induces simian AIDS, demonstrating their utility in AIDS pathogenesis and therapeutic studies.
Area of Science:
- Veterinary Medicine
- Immunology
- Virology
Background:
- Previous studies reported reduced susceptibility of China-derived monkeys to SIV.
- This limitation hindered their use in AIDS research.
Purpose of the Study:
- To overcome the limited susceptibility of Chinese macaques to SIV.
- To develop a viral stock capable of inducing simian AIDS in Chinese macaques.
- To establish Chinese macaques as a viable model for AIDS research.
Main Methods:
- Serial passage of SIV in Chinese macaques.
- Characterization of the resulting viral stock for its ability to induce disease and replication.
Main Results:
- A SIV viral stock was generated through serial passage in Chinese macaques.
- This viral stock successfully induced simian AIDS and high levels of viral replication in these animals.
- Demonstrated that SIV pathogenesis in non-human primates is not geographically restricted.
Conclusions:
- Chinese macaques are susceptible to SIV and can develop simian AIDS.
- Chinese macaques are a valuable animal model for AIDS pathogenesis, vaccine development, and therapeutic studies.
- The geographical origin of macaques does not limit SIV pathogenesis, broadening the scope of AIDS research models.
