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Transduction and Expansion of Primary T Cells in Nine Days with Maintenance of Central Memory Phenotype
Published on: March 18, 2020
Non-human primate models of T-cell reconstitution
1Vaccine and Gene Therapy Institute, Oregon National Primate Research Center, Oregon Health & Science University, West Campus, 505 NW 185th Avenue, Beaverton, OR 97006, USA. nikolich@ohsu.edu
Seminars in Immunology
|November 21, 2007
Summary
Non-human primates are crucial models for studying chronic infections and immune aging. Research explores therapeutic immune regeneration for these conditions, highlighting translational potential in NHP models.
Area of Science:
- Immunology
- Virology
- Gerontology
Background:
- Non-human primates (NHP) serve as vital models for human chronic infections like HIV/SIV, Hepatitis C, and tuberculosis.
- Aged NHP are increasingly used to model human immune senescence.
- Both chronic infections and aging lead to lymphocyte depletion and immune system regeneration attempts.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize current knowledge on immune regeneration in the context of chronic infections and aging.
- To discuss future research directions in therapeutic immune regeneration.
- To highlight the utility of NHP models in translational studies.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on NHP models for infection and aging.
- Analysis of immune system regeneration processes in NHP.
- Discussion of therapeutic strategies and translational research.
Main Results:
- NHP models are essential for understanding complex human diseases.
- Immune regeneration is a viable therapeutic goal in both health and disease.
- Translational research in NHP offers significant potential.
Conclusions:
- NHP models are indispensable for studying chronic infections and immune aging.
- Therapeutic immune regeneration is a promising area for future research.
- Translational studies in NHP are powerful for advancing human health.
