The high mutation rate of HIV poses a significant challenge for research and treatment development. Obtaining unaltered viral genetic material before integration into the host cell’s DNA would be a valuable tool for studying early infection stages and developing more effective therapies. This study explores the feasibility of using artificial cell membranes containing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) receptors (CD4 and co-receptor) to capture unintegrated viral RNA. We discuss the potential advantages and limitations of this approach compared to existing methods for studying HIV infection.
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