4th International AIDS Society Conference on HIV Pathogenesis and Treatment


Sydney, Australia - July 22-25, 2007

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MOPL1
PLENARY
The HIV/Life Cycle: Understanding HIV Pathogenesis, Accelerating ARV Rollout and Exploring the Clinical Implications of Ageing

MOPL101 UNDERSTANDING THE TASK: ARV ROLLOUT AND RESEARCH ISSUES IN THE DEVELOPING WORLD
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOPL101)
Power Point Presentation


MOAA1
ORAL ABSTRACTS
Immune Activation in HIV Pathogenesis
MOAA101 PERSISTENT HIV-1 INFECTION IN DUODENAL MUCOSA AND MEMORY CD8+ T CELL DIFFERENTIATION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA101)
Belmonte L.1, Zalar A.2, Bare P.3, Badano N.1, Araya V.2, Piskorz E.2, Figueroa M.I.4, Parodi C.1, Ruibal-Ares B.1, Cahn P.4, de Bracco M.M.1
We had previously shown that HIV-1 persistence in the duodenal mucosa was independent of the efficacy of HAART (negativization of plasma viral load and blood CD4 count recovery). Since HAART may not be fully effective to interfere with HIV-1 replication in macrophages, it will be important to assess the role of these cells in the gut as reservoirs of HIV infection.
MOAA102 REGULATORY T CELLS IN INFANT MACAQUES SUPPRESS ANTI-SIV RESPONSES AMONG CD4+ T CELLS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA102)
Hartigan-OConnor D.1, Abel K.2, McCune J.M.1
The presence of larger numbers of regulatory T cells among infant macaques is associated with active suppression of CD4+ T cells throughout infection and early failure of SIV-specific CD8+ T cell responses. Our findings implicate T-regs as potentially important direct antagonists of multifunctional CD4+ T cell responses and indirect antagonists of antiviral CD8+ T cell responses.
MOAA103 HIV-1 NEF IS A CRITICAL REGULATOR OF PD-1 UPREGULATION DURING HIV-1 INFECTION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA103)
Muthumani K.1, Choo A.Y.2, Sundaram S.G.1, Laddy D.J.1, Hokey D.A.1, Kutzler M.A.1, Weiner D.B.1
Chronic viral infection is characterized by the functional impairment of virus-specific T cell responses. Accordingly, recent evidences have suggested that the inhibitory receptor programmed death 1 (PD-1), is specifically upregulated on antigen-specific T cells during various chronic viral infections.
MOAA104 INCREASED VIRAL SET POINT FOLLOWING IL-15 TREATMENT OF ACUTE SIV INFECTION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA104)
Katsikis P.1, Mueller Y.1, Do D.1, Altork S.1, Katsetos C.1, Legido A.1, Villinger F.2, Altman J.1, Lewis M.3
These data show that IL-15 administration during acute SIV infection leads to dramatically increased viral set points and accelerates progression to AIDS.
MOAA105 GBV-C INFECTION IS ASSOCIATED WITH LESS T CELL ACTIVATION IN RECENTLY HIV-1-INFECTED SUBJECTS AND IS INDEPENDENT OF HIV-1 VIRAL LOAD
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA105)
Maidana Giret M.T.1, Silva T.M.1, Levi J.E.2, Bassichetto K.C.3, Ana N.4, Sabino E.4, Palácios R.1, Kallás E.G.1
In a controlled fashion, we clearly demonstrated the association between GBV-C viremia and lower T cell activation. This effect may be one of the key mechanisms involved in the protection conferred by this virus against progression to immunodeficiency.
MOAA1LB NAÏVE CD4+ T CELL HOMEOSTASIS DURING HIV INFECTION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA1LB)
Rickabaugh T.M.1, Kilpatrick R.2, Fauce S.R.3, Hultin L.1, Hultin P.1, Hausner M.A.1, Effros R.B.3, Detels R.2, Phair J.4, Jamieson B.D.1
Reduced numbers of naïve CD4+ T-cells and shortened telomeres suggest that HIV infection mimics aging in the naïve CD4+ T-cell compartment. Our results also indicate that HAART may not be able to fully reverse this effect. As aging is known to detrimentally affect T-cell function and to increase susceptibility to infectious disease, our data provide a possible mechanism by which adaptive immune responses to HIV and to opportunistic infections are hampered. These results have important implications both for HIV+ individuals on HAART and for the increasing population of older HIV+ individuals.
MOAA2 HIV Diversity, Tropism and Compartmentalization
MOAA201 HIV-1 GENETIC DIVERSITY: A COMPARISON OF VIRAL EVOLUTION IN BLOOD AND THE VAGINAL TRACT RIGHT FROM SEROCONVERSION AND DURING DISEASE PROGRESSION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA201)
Nankya I.1, Demers K.2, Kyeyune F.2, Bulime S.2, Nanyonjo H.2, Salata R.3, Arts E.3
Preliminary results suggest that HIV-1 diversity is higher in vaginal tract than in blood at seroconversion but that the former undergoes a genetic bottleneck whereas the viral population in blood increases in genetic diversity.
MOAA202 EVIDENCE FOR CRITICAL DIFFERENCES IN HIV-1 ENV GP120 N-LINKED GLYCOSYLATION PATTERNS IN PLASMA AND DIVERSE BLOOD LEUKOCYTE COMPARTMENTS IN VIVO
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA202)
Ho Y.S.1, Abecasis A.B.2, Potter S.J.1, Charleston M.3, Vandamme A.M.2, Saksena N.K.1
Our analyses have demonstrated single cell/compartment-specific amino acid changes and critical differences in N-linked glycosylation patterns between plasma and diverse blood leukocytes. Bayesian network analyses showed associations inferring possible glycosylation pathway. We believe that these studies will provide crucial insights into the host immune response and its ability in controlling HIV replication in vivo. These findings could have relevance in shielding and evasion of HIV-1 from neutralizing antibodies and may provide insights into future designs of vaccine strategies.
MOAA203 LONG-RANGE RECOMBINATION GRADIENT IN INTERSUBTYPE HIV-1 RECOMBINATION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA203)
Chin M.P.S.1, Lee S.-K.1, Chen J.1, Nikolaitchik O.A.1, Powell D.2, Fivash Jr. M.J.2, Hu W.-S.1
The DIS sequence in HIV-1 not only plays a role in RNA dimerization but also serves an important function in maintaining dimeric RNA structure important for recombination. Difference in DIS sequence presents a barrier to certain intersubtype HIV-1 recombination.
MOAA204 ANALYSIS OF THE TRANSCRIPTIONAL ACTIVITY OF HIV-1 LONG TERMINAL REPEATS FROM CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM-DERIVED ISOLATES OF PATIENTS WITH HIV-1 ASSOCIATED DEMENTIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA204)
Cowley D.J.1, Gray L.1, Chiavaroli L.1, Gorry P.R.1, Wesselingh S.1, Churchill M.1
These data suggests unique transcriptional mechanisms exist within the CNS impacting on the transcriptional activity of the HIV-1 LTR promoter.
MOAA205 MACROPHAGE INFILTRATION IS NOT ENOUGH FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF DEMENTIA IN HIV PATIENTS: EVIDENCE FOR MID-BRAIN INVOLVEMENT IN HIV-D
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA205)
Zhou J.1, Ng T.2, Brew B.3, Saksena N.1
HIV infected/possibly activated macrophages were unique to patients with HIV-D, whereas only provirus was found in patients without dementia and this presence of provirus in diverse areas of the CNS had no correlation with MQ infiltration and neurocognitive impairment. Actively replicating HIV in the CNS in concomitance with HIV-infection of the macrophages appears to be the key determinant of progressive HIV-D. Middle part of the brain appears to be more involved in development of dementia. This study allows the supposition that regionalization of HIV pathology in the CNS have a strong bearing on neurocognitive impairment in HIV patients.
MOAA2LB ABILITY TO DETECT AND TO MANIPULATE HIV-1 EVOLUTION VIA RECOMBINATION – A NEW TOOL TO SUPPRESS THE GENERATION OF MULTIPLE DRUG RESISTANT AND IMMUNE ESCAPE HIV-1
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAA2LB)
Smyth R.1, Schlub T.2, Tachedjian G.1, Davenport M.2, Mak J.3
Here we present the first direct proof of concept evidence that retroviral recombination can be regulated. Our results support the development of novel compounds to regulate HIV-1 evolution, to ultimately suppress the emergence of MDR HIV-1 and immune escape HIV-1.
MOAB1 TB / HIV: Still a Deadly Partnership
MOAB101 TUBERCULOSIS-ASSOCIATED IMMUNE RESTORATION DISEASE IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED PPD-SPECIFIC T CELL RESPONSES DETECTED BY A WHOLE BLOOD INTERFERON-γ RELEASE ASSAY
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAB101)
Elliott J.H.1, Sarun S.2, Chin S.3, Chan D.3, Chel S.2, Huffam S.2, Oelrichs R.4, Hun C.2, Pouv S.2, Teng K.H.2, Teng H.2, Saphonn V.2, Kaldor J.1, Cooper D.1, French M.5, Mean C.V.2
We report the first evidence to suggest that simple whole blood interferon-γ release assays may have a role in the diagnosis of TB-IRD. Further research is urgently needed to define the potential contribution of these assays to reducing morbidity and mortality during early ART in resource-limited settings.
MOAB102 24-WEEK EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF NEVIRAPINE: 400 MG VERSUS 600 MG BASED HAART IN HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS WITH ACTIVE TUBERCULOSIS RECEIVING RIFAMPICIN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAB102)
Manosuthi W.1, Avihingsanon A.2, Kantipong P.3, Chuchotaworn C.4, Moolphate S.5, Sakornjun W.2, Yamada N.5, Yanai H.5, Phanuphak P.2, Burger D.6, Ruxrungtham K.7
A high percentage of suboptimal levels were found in the 200 mg qd lead-in period whereas the NVP 200mg BID lead in was associated with drug hypersensitivity. However, NVP dosed at 200mg BID as part of combination ART with 200 mg qd lead-in provided potent virological suppression and good CD4 response over 24 weeks observation. NVP 200 mg BID should be sufficient for most Thai HIV-infected patients receiving RIF.
MOAB103 TB CO-INFECTION TREATED AT ONSET OF THERAPY DOES NOT AFFECT LONG-TERM RISK OF TREATMENT FAILURE AMONG HIV-1 PATIENTS INITIATING EFAVIRENZ (EFV)-BASED COMBINATION ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT (cART)
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAB103)
Patel K.1, Patel A.1, Naik E.2, Ranjan R.1, Patel J.3, Tash K.4, Sinnott J.5
After up to three years of follow-up, a history of TB co-infection treated with rifampicin did not predict an increased risk of treatment failure among HIV-infected patients on EFV-based cART.
MOAB104 INCIDENCE OF SUB-THERAPEUTIC TUBERCULOSIS DRUG CONCENTRATIONS AND ASSOCIATED TREATMENT OUTCOMES AMONG PREDOMINANTLY HIV-INFECTED TUBERCULOSIS PATIENTS, BOTSWANA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAB104)
Chideya S.1, Peloquin C.2, Winston C.1, Wells C.1, Tappero J.3
Low concentrations of TB drugs may occur frequently among Botswana’s populace, regardless of HIV infection status, and low pyrazinamide may be associated with poor outcome among people living with AIDS. Further efforts to explain these pharmacokinetic aberrations and their link to HIV infection status, TB treatment outcomes and TB drug-resistance should be pursued.
MOAB105 MORTALITY ASSOCIATED WITH TUBERCULOSIS IN HIV POSITIVE AND NEGATIVE PATIENTS IN THE HAART ERA, IN RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAB105)
Schmaltz C.1, Marinho F.1, Souza S.1, Lourenço C.2, Morgado M.1, Rolla V.1, Lopes G.3
These results suggest that despite the free access to HAART in Brazil, TB-associated mortality among patients who started anti-TB therapy is still significantly higher among HIV/TB co-infected subjects than among HIV negative patients.
MOAC1 STI Treatment for HIV Prevention
MOAC101 Herpes simplex virus type 2 infection among U.S. military service members; public health implications and opportunities for HIV prevention
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC101)
Bautista C.T.1, Singer D.E.1, O'Connell R.1, Agan B.2, Malia J.1, Sanchez J.L.3, Peel S.1, Michael N.L.1, Scott P.T.1
The high HSV-2 prevalence among HIV-1 infected population and the strong association of HSV-2 with the incidence of HIV-1 infection may have major public health implications for HSV-2 and HIV prevention. Recent advances in understanding of the complex relationship between HSV-2 and HIV-1 may present opportunities to reduce both the burden of HSV-2 infection and prevent incident HIV-1 infections among U.S. military service members [4,5].
MOAC102 CO-INFECTION OF STDS WITH HIV AMONG MEN WHO HAVE SEX WITH MEN IN BEIJING, CHINA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC102)
Zhang X.X.1, Wang C.1, Wang H.1, Li D.1, Zhang X.Y.2, Shao Y.3
The co-infection rate was much higher in HIV-positive MSM compared with those in HIV- MSM population. HIV-positive men were most frequently coinfected with syphilis. The data suggest that the strategy for HIV/AIDS prevention and control among MSM should be combined with STDs in China.
MOAC103 INFECTION WITH TRICHOMONAS VAGINALIS IS ASSOCIATED WITH INCREASED RISK FOR HSV-2 INFECTION AMONG MARRIED WOMEN IN MYSORE, INDIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC103)
Madhivanan P.1, Krupp K.2, Chandrasekaran V.3, Karat C.3, Arun A.4, Klausner J.5, Reingold A.6
Infection with Trichomonas vaginalis, and Muslim religion were independently associated with prevalent HSV-2 infection. Low cost public health interventions such as aggressive diagnosis and treatment of lower genital tract infections may be a cost effective way to slow the ongoing HIV epidemic among women in India. More research is needed to understand the role of religion and cultural factors like circumcision in Indian men, in prevention of viral infections such as HSV-2 and HIV.
MOAC104 IMPACT OF HSV-2 SUPPRESSIVE THERAPY ON HIV INCIDENCE IN HSV-2 SEROPOSITIVE WOMEN: A RANDOMISED CONTROLLED TRIAL IN TANZANIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC104)
Watson-Jones D.1, Rusizoka M.1, Weiss H.2, Mugeye K.1, Baisley K.3, Changalucha J.3, Everett D.3, Tanton C.2, Clayton T.2, Ross D.2, Hayes R.2
The impact of suppressive therapy on HIV incidence up to 30 months follow-up will be presented. Preliminary analysis suggests that adherence assessed by tablet counting improved and then fell with time. Pregnancy is the main reason for withdrawal from study tablets.
MOAC105 HIV-1 AND STIS PREVALENCE AND RISK FACTORS AMONG MINERS AND FEMALE SEX WORKERS IN THE MINING AREAS OF GEJIU, YUNNAN, CHINA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC105)
Wang N.1, Zhang G.L.1, Pu Y.2, Xu J.J.1, Li B.S.2, Ding G.W.1, Ma Y.L.3, Wang H.B.1, Zheng X.W.1, Wu Z.L.4
The prevalence of HIV and other STIs in the mining areas in Gejiu of Yunnan is high, especially in FSWs. While HIV/STIs prevalence among miners is still relatively low, high-risk sexual behaviors and illegal drug use were reportedly frequent. Therefore, programs focusing on HIV/STIs prevention targeting high-risk groups can be extremely important in communities like Geiju City with high rates of HIV transmission and sizeable floating populations migrating from rural areas for work opportunities.
MOAC2 Global Responses to HIV Prevention Among Injection Drug Users
MOAC201 TRENDS AND PREDICTORS OF HIV-ASSOCIATED RISK BEHAVIORS AMONG INJECTING DRUG USERS PARTICIPATING IN AN HIV PREVENTION TRIAL, BANGKOK
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC201)
Vanichseni S.1, Martin M.2, Suntharasamai P.1, Sangkum U.1, van Griensven F.2, Mock P.2, Chuachoowong R.2, Leethochawalit M.3, Chiamwongpaet S.3, Choopanya K.1
BTS participants reported decreased risk behavior during trial follow-up but remain at risk for HIV infection. There is an urgent need for effective biological and behavioral interventions to prevent HIV infection of IDUs.
MOAC202 A DECADE OF HIV SURVEILLANCE AMONG INJECTING DRUG USERS IN AUSTRALIA: RESULTS FROM THE AUSTRALIAN NEEDLE AND SYRINGE PROGRAM SURVEY
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC202)
Day C., Topp L., Iverson J., Maher L.
These data confirm that HIV prevalence among NSP attendees in Australia has been consistently low and suggest that the epidemiology of HIV in this group mirrors that evident in the broader Australian population, where the majority of exposures are attributed to male-to-male sexual contact. NSPs are a crucial component of Australia’s successful HIV surveillance mechanism.
MOAC203 PREVALENCE OF HIV AND RISKY BEHAVIORS AMONG INJECTING DRUG USERS OF A PRISON IN TEHRAN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC203)
Motevalian S.A.1, Farhoodi B.2, Motamedi M.3, Motevali Khamene M.4, Mohraz M.5, Rasoulinejad M.5, Jaafari S.5, Afshar P.4, Esmailie I.4, Mohseni L.4
We observed a high prevalence of HIV and risky behaviors among IDUs in the studied prison. This emphasizes the necessity of sustainable harm reduction programs. To protect general population from this epidemic, special programs should be targeted to the sexual partners of this high risk group.
MOAC204 OPIOID SUBSTITUTION THERAPY (OST) WITH BUPRENORPHINE IN UKRAINE – WAY TO PREVENT HIV/AIDS AMONG IDUs
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC204)
Dvoriak S.
BMT in Ukraine, with high levels of retention in treatment and dramatic decreasing of injection behavior, remains promising. There is obvious necessity for expansion of OST to allow GPs to be allowed to prescribe buprenorphine. Additionally, the availability of methadone must be addressed. Both are desperately needed if OST is to expand from 525 to 6,000 by the end of 2007 and, most importantly, the estimated goal of 60,000 necessary to impact the HIV epidemic in Ukraine.
MOAC205 RESPONDING TO THE HIV EPIDEMIC AMONG INJECTION DRUG USERS IN VANCOUVER, CANADA: EVIDENCE OF BEST PRACTICE IN NEEDLE EXCHANGE TO PREVENT HIV RISK BEHAVIOUR
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC205)
Kerr T., Small W., Fair B., Wood E.
Efforts to improve the delivery NEP services through expanded access and removal of limits on the number of syringes distributed was accompanied by declines in reports of difficulty accessing and syringe sharing. These findings have implications for best practices in HIV prevention for IDU. However, our findings indicate the need for additional complimentary policies and programs to address ongoing syringe sharing.
MOAC3 Ethics In Biomedical Prevention
MOAC301 New biomedical prevention strategies: emerging ethical issues in research
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC301)
Jeremy Sugarman
Abstract not available
MOAC302 HAART AS PREVENTION: THE ETHICS OF SUPPRESSING HIV REPLICATION IN INFECTED INDIVIDUALS TO PROTECT THEIR UNINFECTED PARTNERS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC302)
Routy J.-P.1, Lebouché B.2, Brenner B.3, Thomas R.4, Tremblay C.5, Rouleau D.5, Bruneau J.6, Baril J.-G.7, Shenker H.8, Raffi F.9, Wainberg M.3, Gilmore N.1
Whether physicians should counsel their patients to initiate HAART, as a prevention strategy is still unresolved. In the meantime, prevention efforts should focus on: (1) development of prospective clinical trails to confirm the role of HAART in reducing transmission (2) identifying HIV infection as early as possible to counsel partners about avoiding risks of infection (3) encouraging partners to always protect themselves, even when the infected partners are being treated successfully (4) infected persons seeking early HAART, as a preventive strategy, should never be denied this intervention.
MOAC303 HOW INFORMED IS CONSENT? USING A CONTINUOUS CONSENT PROCESS AMONG HIGH-RISK WOMEN WHO ENGAGE IN TRANSACTIONAL SEX IN THE MDP301 VAGINAL MICROBICIDE TRIAL, MWANZA, TANZANIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC303)
Vallely A.1, Lees S.1, Shagi C.2, Kasindi S.2, Vallely L.3, Soteli S.2, Kavit N.2, McCormack S.4, Pool R.5, Hayes R.6, Microbicides Development Programme
Providing information to trial participants in a focussed, locally-appropriate manner using methods developed in consultation with the community and consolidating these activities by a continuous informed-consent process has resulted in high levels of retention and comprehension in this setting.
MOAC304 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS RELATED TO THE PROVISION OF CARE AND TREATMENT IN VACCINE TRIALS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th: (abstract no. MOAC304)
Tarantola D.1, Macklin R.2, Reed Z.H.3, Osmanov S.4, Strobie M.5, Hankins C.6, Kieny M.P.3
A structured approach involving investigators, sponsors, trial communities and other stakeholders in research should ensure that the needs and legitimate expectations of trial participants are appropriately met and obligations towards them delivered. This is a necessary, if not sufficient, condition for facilitating ethical research in the interest of public health. The experience acquired in actual field settings will be applied to the further elaboration of the guidance provided.


MOBS1
BRIDGING SESSION
Hepatitis Co-infection – Not as Easy as A,B,C
MOBS103 HBV: MOLECULAR RESISTANCE PATHWAYS FOR HEPATITIS B
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOBS103)
Stephen Locarnini
Power Point Presentation
MOBS104 HBV: EVOLVING TREATMENT PARADIGMS IN HIV-HBV CO-INFECTED PATIENTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOBS104)
Vincent Soriano
Power Point Presentation
MOBS2 Immune Reconstitution Disease: Pathogenesis, Clinical Presentation and Management

MOBS202 PATHOGENESIS OF MYCOBACTERIAL IRD
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOBS202)
Robert J. Wilkinson
Power Point Presentation
MOBS203 CRYPTOCOCCAL IRIS IN AFRICA: CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS AND PATHOGENESIS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOBS203)
Paul Bohjanen
Power Point Presentation
MOBS3 Prophylactic HIV Vaccines: Where Are We?

MOBS301 PHASE IIB HIV VACCINE TRIALS AND VIRAL LOAD ENDPOINTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOBS301)
Glenda Gray
Power Point Presentation

MOPDA
POSTER DISCUSSION
Models for Mucosal Immunity and Transmission
MOPDA01 Introduction and overview
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDA01)
J. Victor Garcia-Martinez, United States
Abstract not available
MOPDA02 TRIGGERING INNATE RESISTANCE TO HIV-1 INFECTION IN CERVICOVAGINAL TISSUE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDA02)
Hayes M.1, Alder G.2, Shianna K.3, Laing K.4, Hu Q.1, Coulton G.2, Harman S.1, Kasali O.2, Shattock R.1
We have characterized the innate cytokine response to a wide range of TLR ligands, such data could provide important insight into their potential use as mucosal adjuvants. Furthermore, we have identified specific triggers of innate R5 HIV-1 resistance in genital mucosa.
MOPDA03 IN VITRO PRODUCTION OF NOVEL HIV-1 SPECIFIC IGA ANTIBODY VARIABLE HEAVY AND LIGHT CHAINS FROM HIV-1 RESISTANT SEX WORKERS FROM NAIROBI, KENYA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDA03)
Sarna C.1, Ball T.B.1, Gubbins M.J.2, Berry J.D.2, Plummer F.A.2
We have successfully cloned antibody genes from the cervical B-cells of HIV-1-resistant women and produced human monoclonal HIV-1-specific IgA in vitro. This cloning strategy enables the production of large quantities of IgA needed to conduct an in-depth analysis of the protective role of HIV-specific IgA at the genital tract, which is the first step towards designing safe and effective treatments to block HIV-1 transmission. Future directions of this study include viral neutralization and transcytosis assays, and MALDI-TOF mass spectroscopy epitope mapping.
MOPDA04 DEVELOPMENT OF DENDRIMER-BASED MICROBICIDES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDA04)
Tachedjian G.1, Tyssen D.1, Henderson S.2, Lowe M.2, Zanin M.1, Paull J.2, Krippner G.2, McCarthy T.2, Wesselingh S.1
We have demonstrated that SPL7013 is active against a variety of HIV isolates from various clades and utilising both R5 and X4 co-receptors and that it is difficult to generate in vitro HIV-1 resistance to this dendrimer.
MOPDA05 FLUORESCENT DETECTION OF INDIVIDUAL HIV VIRIONS WITHIN GENITAL TISSUES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDA05)
McCoombe S.G., Hope T.J.
Understanding the initial events of HIV sexual transmission is essential for the development of new preventative strategies. Observing early HIV interactions in genital tissues both in vitro and in vivo has provided important insight into HIV transmission across epithelial barriers, and highlights the importance of local target cells.
MOPDB Pathogenesis and Treatment in Women
MOPDB01 IMPACT OF VAGINAL MICROBES ON POSTPARTUM INFECTIOUS MORBIDITY AMONG HIV INFECTED AND UNINFECTED WOMEN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDB01)
Sebitloane M., Moodley J.
HIV infected women carry more pathogenic vaginal microbes during pregnancy, which subsequently lead to increased postpartum sepsis.
MOPDB02 EFFECT OF HIV-1 INFECTION AND INCREASING IMMUNOSUPPRESSION ON MENSTRUAL FUNCTION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDB02)
Ezechi O.C.1, Jogo A.2, Njemanze O.1, Gab-Okafor C.1, Onwujekwe D.1, Odunukwe N.1, Ezeobi P.1, Gbajabiamila T.1, Adu R.1, Audu R.3, Akinbami O.1, Somefun E.1, Musa A.1, Salu O.3, Meshack E.3, Anyanwu R.1, Amadi E.1, Nwogbe O.1, Ekong E.4, Idigbe O.5, Kanki P.4
HIV-1 infection is associated with an increased frequency of menstrual abnormalities. This association tends to become more pronounced with advancing immunosuppression, weight loss and improves with ARV drug use.
MOPDB03 GENDER-BASED DIFFERENCES IN HIV TREATMENT AND OUTCOME AMONG PATIENTS RECEIVING GENERIC HAART IN SOUTH INDIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDB03)
Kumarasamy N.1, Venkatesh K2, Cecelia A.1, Devaleenal B.1, Saghayam S.1, Yepthomi T.1, Balakrishnan P.1, Flanigan T.2, Solomon S.1, Mayer K.2
Significant physiologic, immunologic, and clinical differences exist between men and women initiating HAART in a resource poor clinical setting in South India. However, immunologic gender-based differences diminish over time after initiating HAART.
MOPDB04 TIPRANAVIR/RITONAVIR (500/200 MG BID) DEMONSTRATED POTENT AND DURABLE VIROLOGIC RESPONSES AND A FAVOURABLE SAFETY PROFILE IN HIV-1 POSITIVE WOMEN PARTICIPATING IN RESIST
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDB04)
Walmsley S.1, Squires K.2, Kraft M.3, Scherer J.3, Weiss L.4, Easterbrook P.5, Orani A.6
Over 48 weeks, no gender-related differences in efficacy and safety were seen in RESIST patients taking TRV/r, despite women having higher steady-state plasma TPV trough concentrations. Women experienced greater immunologic reconstitution than men.

MOPDB06LB DRUG RESISTANCE IN HIV-1 INFECTED PREGNANT WOMEN ENROLLED IN THE NATIONAL PMTCT PROGRAM IN HO CHI MINH CITY (HCMC), VIETNAM
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDB06)
Truong T.X.L.1, Thanh T.C.1, Ton T.1, Tram L.T.1, Thanh L.C.1, Nghia K.V.1, Nhung V.T.2, Quan T.T.V.2, Ngoc H.T.2, Van N.T.A.2
Low frequency of drug resistance was observed among ARV naïve mothers, probably related to recently access ARVs in Vietnam. 3TC and NVP mutations were detected in mothers used AZT+3TC or sdNVP respectively,except 3 drugs were used either during pregnancy or in short term regimen,strengthening recommendations for combining ARVs in PMTCT.
MOPDC The Treatment-Prevention Nexus
MOPDC01 PRE-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS AND TIMED INTERCOURSE FOR HIV-DISCORDANT COUPLES WILLING TO CONCEIVE A CHILD
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDC01)
Vernazza P.1, Brenner I.1, Graf I.2
The true number of HIV-discordant couples who practice unprotected sex to conceive is most likely underestimated. The risk of transmission in a couple with a fully treated male partner is low and can further be reduced by timed intercourse and a short pre-exposure prophylaxis with tenofovir. The pregnancy rates of natural conception are substantially higher than with artificial reproduction techniques (40% in our program).
MOPDC02 RANDOMISED COMPARATIVE STUDY OF PATIENTS TOLERANCE OF AND ADHERENCE TO COMBIVIR AND TENOFOVIR VERSUS STAVUDINE LAMIVUDINE AND TENOFOVIR AS HIV POST- EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS(PEP)
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDC02)
Hawkins D., Higgs C., Mandalia S., Nwokolo N.
Our study has the benefit of being randomised and confirms that replacing AZT by d4T in a tenofovir based regimen leads to better tolerance. In view of its significant short term poor tolerability even with routinely prescribed antiemetics it might be wise to eschew the use of AZT in PEP regimens. Suitable combinations might be TDF/FTC or TDF/3TC along with d4T or better tolerated PIs.
MOPDC03 DANISH POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PEP) REGISTRY: 10 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH THE USE OF PEP FOLLOWING HIV EXPOSURE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDC03)
Lunding S.1, Katzenstein T.L.2, Kronborg G.3, Lindberg J.4, Jensen J.5, Nielsen H.I.6, Pedersen C.7, Kristensen L.8
In Denmark PEP can only be prescribed by specialists in infectious diseases which ensures a qualified risk assesment. Although PEP following sexual exposure PEP is increasing, repeated administration of PEP is rare.
MOPDC04 HIV PEP UPTAKE AMONG SEXUAL ASSAULT SURVIVORS: RESULTS OF AN OBSERVATIONAL STUDY
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDC04)
Kilonzo N.1, Ajema C.1, Theobald S.2, Taegtmeyer M.2
Baseline test data demonstrates other contextual HIV risk among survivors. 1 seroconversion could be probable PEP failure of poor adherence. Adherence was not measured. HIV PEP counselling for assault survivors is essential and should address other HIV risk. PEP utilization needs to be optimized through enhanced adherence counselling, strengthening follow up and retention of surivors for HIV testing.
MOPDC05 INCIDENCE OF HIV INFECTION OF SEXUAL ASSAULT IN BANGKOK, THAILAND
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDC05)
Vitavasiri C.1, Phayanoi C.2, Narkchum K.2
It was found that the incidence of HIV infection of sexual assault was 0.38%. Although the cost effectiveness of the program could not be evaluated, the program has lead to the deduction of HIV infection along with the rights to be protected according to the Constitution of Kingdom of Thailand.
MOPDX New Drug Targets and New Compounds
MOPDX01 DISCOVERY OF A NOVEL CLASS OF ORALLY BIOAVAILABLE HIV-1 FUSION INHIBITORS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDX01)
Finnegan C., Nitz T., Yunus A., Burimski I., Kilgore N., Bramah-Lawani M., Manion J., Zuiderhof M., Matallana C., Beaubien C., Talbot M., Allaway G., Salzwedel K.
We have discovered a novel class of potent, orally bioavailable HIV-1 fusion inhibitors with a mechanism of action and resistance profile distinct from enfuvirtide. These compounds are being optimized for pre-clinical drug development and may lead to attractive therapeutic alternatives to peptide-based fusion inhibitors.
MOPDX02 MECHANISM OF INHIBITION OF THE POLYMERASE ACTIVITY OF HIV-1 REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE BY DIHYDROXYTROPOLONES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDX02)
Didierjean J.1, Isel C.1, Querré F.2, Marchand B.3, Bernacchi S.1, Valnot J.-Y.2, Canard B.4, Götte M.3, Piettre S.R.2, Marquet R.1
Our results strongly suggest that DHT bind at least one of the two catalytic Mg2+ of the polymerase active site, without preventing binding of the substrates. They are the first RT polymerase inhibitors acting by this mechanism. DHT likely distort the geometry of the active site, thus preventing the chemical step of polymerization.
MOPDX03 DEVELOPMENT OF SMALL MOLECULE INHIBITORS OF HIV-1 TAT-PROTEIN PHOSPHATASE-1 INTERACTION AS A NEW ANTI-HIV-1 RETROVIRAL THERAPEUTICS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDX03)
Kovalskyy D.1, Platonov M.1, Ammosova T.2, Nekhai S.2
Our studies provide evidence that HIV-1 transcription is inhibited when interaction of HIV-1 Tat with PP1 is disrupted by a small molecular compound. This is the first example of a development of small molecular inhibitors of PP1 designed to inhibit HIV-1 transcription. Thus our studies open a future avenue for the design of small molecular compounds that may be selected from the promising scaffold that we described.
MOPDX04 POTENT INHIBITION OF HIV-1 REPLICATION BY NOVEL NON-PEPTIDYL SMALL MOLECULE PROTEASE DIMERIZATION INHIBITORS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDX04)
Koh Y.1, Matsumi S.1, Amano M.1, Das D.2, Davis D.A.3, Li J.4, Leschenko S.4, Baldridge A.4, Shioda T.5, Yarchoan R.3, Ghosh A.K.4, Mitsuya H.2
The present data should not only help design and examine agents that potentially inhibit HIV-1 protease dimerization, but also should give new insights into the process and dynamics of HIV-1 protease dimerization per se.
MOPDX05 CHARACTERIZATION OF PA1050040, A SECOND GENERATION HIV-1 MATURATION INHIBITOR
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDX05)
Kilgore N., Reddick M., Zuiderhof M., Stanley D., Nitz T., Bullock P., Allaway G., Martin D.
PA1050040 warrants further development as a second-generation maturation inhibitor. Reduced serum protein binding compared to BVM may yield greater potency in vivo. PA1050040 has a distinct in vitro resistance profile. Like BVM, PA1050040 maintains advantageous metabolic characteristics that may reduce the potential for metabolic drug-drug interactions.
MOPDX06 THE ANTIRETROVIRAL EFFICACY OF A NOVEL COMPOUND BIT225: INHIBITION OF HIV-1 RELEASE FROM HUMAN MACROPHAGE RESERVOIRS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPDX06)
Khoury G.1, Ewart G.2, Luscombe C.2, Miller M.2, Wilkinson J.1
This study shows that BIT225 is a late-phase inhibitor that significantly inhibits HIV-1 release in both acute and chronic assays. The abnormal morphology observed by EM within the intracellular compartments hints toward a unique mechanism of action of BIT225.


MOSS1
SPECIAL SESSION
New Data and International Antiretroviral Treatment Guidelines: Interactive, State-of-the-Art Session
MOSS100 INTRODUCTION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSS100)
Alan Street
Power Point Presentation
MOSS101 WHERE IS THE PENDULUM NOW? INITIAL ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY, WHEN TO START, WHAT TO START, AND THE IMPACT OF NEW DRUGS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSS101)
Mauro Schechter
Power Point Presentation
MOSS102 MANAGING ANTIRETROVIRAL FAILURE AND THE IAS-USA AND OTHER DEVELOPED WORLD GUIDELINES: WHEN TO SWITCH, WHAT TO SWITCH, AND NEW DRUG CLASSES IN TREATMENT-EXPERIENCED PATIENTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSS101)
Michael Saag
Power Point Presentation


MOSY1
SYMPOSIUM
Beyond HIV Serology: The Global Health Impact of Improved Diagnostic Technologies for the Developing World
MOSY101 GLOBAL HEALTH DIAGNOSTICS: SCIENCE OR FICTION?
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSY101)
Penny Wilson
Power Point Presentation
MOSY103 CD4 AND VIRAL LOAD DIAGNOSTIC FOR THE DEVELOPING WORLD
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSY103)
Elizabeth Dax
Power Point Presentation
MOSY2 Treatment of Early HIV Disease
MOSY202 CHANGING PATTERNS OF MORBIDITY AND MORTALITY IN HIV DISEASE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSY202)
James Neaton
Power Point Presentation

MOSY204 CAN WE TREAT OUR WAY OUT OF THIS EPIDEMIC?
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSY204)
Julio Montaner
Power Point Presentation
MOSY205 IS AN EARLY TREATMENT STUDY IMPORTANT NOW?
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSY205)
Fred Gordin
Power Point Presentation
MOSY3 Emerging Challenges in Designing Prevention Research
MOSY301 CURRENT IMPLEMENTATION CHALLENGES OF HIV PREVENTION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSY301)
Quarraisha Abdool Karim
Power Point Presentation
MOSY302 EMERGING CLINICAL TRIAL DESIGN CHALLENGES IN HIV PREVENTION RESEARCH
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSY302)
Willard Cates Jr
Power Point Presentation
MOSY303 CHALLENGES IN MICROBICIDE TRIAL DESIGN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSY303)
Andrew Nunn
Power Point Presentation
MOSY304 WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE TO MOVE PREVENTION RESEARCH FORWARD?
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOSY304)
Veronica Miller
Power Point Presentation


MOPEA
POSTER EXHIBITION
Track A: HIV Basic Science

HIV-1: Viral assembly and maturation
MOPEA001 → MOPEA003

MOPEA001 INVESTIGATING THE TRAFFICKING AND ASSEMBLY OF HIV-1
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA001)
Grigorov B.1, Bosch B.2, Arcanger F.3, Roingeard P.3, Esté J.2, Darlix J.-L.1, Muriaux D.1
Our results favour a model for HIV-1 assembly where Gag, Env and the genomic RNA are targeted to MVBs, in which infectious virions accumulate to be subsequently released by exocytosis. Alternatively, upon cell-to-cell contacts, HIV-1 can be directly transferred to naïve T-lymphocytes via clathrin-dependent endocytosis. Thus, intracellular assembly of HIV-1 together with a cell-to-cell dissemination mode most probably favour escape of the virus from immune surveillance and the persistence of HIV-1 infection.
MOPEA002 INHIBITION OF RETROVIRUS RELEASE BY A LATE DOMAIN PEPTIDE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA002)
Xhilaga M.1, Van Der Meulen J.1, Ellis S.2, Crowe S.3, Gaur R.4, Lewin S.1, Freed E.5
These results suggest that PTAP-containing peptides may provide a starting point for the development of HIV-1 budding inhibitors.
MOPEA003 MUTATIONS IN CAPSID MAJOR HOMOLOGY REGION AFFECT ASSEMBLY AND MEMBRANE AFFINITY OF HIV-1 GAG
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA003)
Wang C.-T.1, Chang Y.-F.1, Huang K.-J.2, Wang S.-M.1
The HIV-1 MHR and adjacent downstream region facilitate multimerization and tight Gag packing. Enhanced Gag multimerization may help expose the membrane-binding domain and thus improve Gag membrane affinity, which in turn promotes Gag multimerization into higher-order assembly products.
Regulatory gene functions and proteins
MOPEA004 → MOPEA007


MOPEA004 RESISTANCE TO HIV INFECTION OF PRIMARY MACROPHAGES FOLLOWING siRNA-MEDIATED DOWNREGULATION OF CELLULAR METALLOPROTEASE ADAM10
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA004)
Friedrich B.1, Murray J.2, Rubin D.3, Hodge T.2, O'Brien W.4
Confirmation of the requirement of candidate host genes identified in gene trapping studies for viral replication in primary macrophages is a critical step in the development of specific therapies that target actions of cellular proteins. The absence of cytotoxic effects associated with downregulation in primary macrophages suggests that ADAM10 may not be essential for the cell and may provide a unique target for therapeutic intervention.
MOPEA005 HIV GENOTYPING IN THE FREE STATE OF SOUTH AFRICA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA005)
van den Heever W.
This project has contributed to the baseline knowledge of the infected population enabling us to anticipate the emerging resistance mutations.
MOPEA006 NUCLEOTIDE CHANGES IN THE HIV RRE CAUSE RESISTANCE TO ANTI-Rev COMPOUNDS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA006)
Shuck-Lee D.1, Ptak R.2, Hammarskjold M.-L.1, Rekosh D.1
These results indicate that different RRE sequences have varying efficiencies, and that the RRE can act as a determinant of viral fitness. We hypothesize that Rev and the RRE are likely to have co-evolved to function in an optimal way for each viral strain.
MOPEA007 FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF Vpr MUTANTS IDENTIFIED IN HIV+ PATIENT COHORTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA007)
Hitchen E.M., Wang B., Saksena N., Piller S.C.
This study highlights the importance of studying the functional effects of naturally occurring Vpr mutations in order to gain a better understanding of the exact molecular mechanisms this HIV protein interferes with during development of disease. These findings will help design more specific anti-Vpr drugs in the future.
HIV2
MOPEA008 → MOPEA010


MOPEA008 HIV-2 INDUCES NF-κB ACTIVATION AND CYCLOOXYGENASE-2 EXPRESSION IN HUMAN GLIAL CELLS: ROLE IN NEURONAL TOXICITY
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA008)
Álvarez S.1, Blanco A.2, Kern F.2, Fresno M.1, Muñoz-Fernández M.Á.2
HIV-2 induces COX-2 in human U-87 cells depending on CXCR4 receptor and NF-kB activation and the PGE2 generated could contribute to indirect toxicity on neurons.
MOPEA009 DEFECT RESPONSIVENESS TO TLR9 STIMULI IN PROGRESSIVE HIV-1 AS WELL AS HIV-2 INFECTIONS DISCLOSED BY WHOLE BLOOD STIMULATION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA009)
Nowroozalizadeh S.1, Månsson F.2, Repits J.3, da Silva Z.4, Pereira C.4, Biague A.4, Albert J.1, Holmgren B.3, Aaby P.5, Norrgren H.2, Fenyö E.M.3, Jansson M.1
Both HIV-1 and HIV-2 infections may cause innate immunity dysregulation in the form of defect TLR9 stimuli responsiveness, along with disease progression.
MOPEA010 HIV-1 AND HIV-2: TOTAL DNA AND 2LTR CIRCULAR DNA IN THE EARLY PHASE OF INFECTION IN VITRO QUANTIFICATION BY REAL TIME PCR USING A COMBINED HIV-1+ HIV-2 PLASMID
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA010)
Gueudin M.1, Plantier J.C.1, Damond F.2, Simon F.3
HIV-2 produces less DNA than HIV-1 during the first hours of an infection but there is a major difference between the quantities of 2LTR circular DNA forms produced with a more important accumulation in HIV-2. The lower pathogenicity of HIV-2 could be probably explained by different viral and cellular factors including a lower efficiency in DNA production and its integration.
Other human and animal retroviruses
MOPEA011 → MOPEA012


MOPEA011 MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF GAG, POL AND ENV GENES OF FELINE IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS ISOLATES FROM DOMESTIC CATS UNDER NRTI TREATMENT OR TREATMENT-NAÏVE CIRCULATING AT RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA011)
de Oliveira Medeiros S.1, Nascimento Martins A.1, Pascoal Simonetti J.2, Gonçalves Schatzmayr H.2, Tanuri A.1, de Moraes Brindeiro R.1
This is the first report which characterizes subtypes based on sequence analysis of all 3 major retroviral genes (gag, pol and env), as well as the first results from isolates circulating in Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. Resistance mutations to NRTI were not found although treated cats were under long-term treatment.
MOPEA012 MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS AND HTLV-1-ASSOCIATED MYELOPATHY/TROPICAL SPASTIC PARAPARESIS (HAM/TSP): MOLECULAR MIMICRY BETWEEN MYELIN BASIC PROTEIN (MBP) AND HTLV-1, -2 GAG P15, HUMAN HERPES VIRUS-6 U24 AND MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS RETROVIRUS (MSRV) GAG CAPSIDE AT THE TRIPROLINE MOTIF
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA012)
Caprani A.1, Tran M.K.G.2
The demyelinisation observed in HAM/PST and MS is explained by a molecular mimicry between MBP and the 4 viruses found in these neurologic diseases:HTLV1,-2(for HAM/TSP),HHV6 and MSRV(for MS); this is a molecular confirmation which reinforce and compete virus islations. This epitope is restricted by HLA DR2(=DR15);it is logical to treat HAM/TSP and MS with antivirals specific of retovirus and herpès virus.
Innate immunity
MOPE014 → MOPEA019


MOPEA014 PARTIAL RESTORATION OF IPCS LEVEL IN HAART TREATED HIV INFECTED INDIVIDUALS IN CHINA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA014)
Hong K.1, Feng Y.1, Chen J.1, Ruan Y.1, Xing H.1, Shao Y.1
Our data demonstrated that a gradual loss of IPCs occurred over the disease progression. A higher IPC level observed in potential non-progressors might imply that IPC plays a potential role in controlling HIV disease progression. During effective HARRT therapy, IPCs level can be partially restored.
MOPEA015 DIFFERENTIAL M1 AND M2 ACTIVATION OF MONOCYTE-DERIVED MACROPHAGES INHIBITS R5 HIV-1 REPLICATION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA015)
Cassol E., Alfano M., Poli G.
M1 and M2 activated MDM result in a reduced capacity to support productive HIV-1 infection than uncommitted MDM. The decrease in virus production following activation was associated with a partial down-regulation of CD4 and likely occurred after viral entry. The transient nature of M1/M2 activation suggests a potential mechanism by which macrophages cycle between latent and productive infection.
MOPEA016 HIGHER TYPE 1 INTERFERON LEVELS IN PLASMA COULD SUPPORT NK CELLS ACTIVITY IN ASYMPTOMATIC HIV-2 THAN IN HIV-1 INDIVIDUALS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA016)
Nuvor S.V., Whittle H., Rowland-Jones S., Crozier S., Avieka A., Jaye A.
The levels and coordinated activity of cytokines may be important in activation of NK cells in early HIV infection. However, IFN-α might play a major role in NK cells function in HIV-2 infection that may contribute to prolong asymptomatic condition.
MOPEA017 Expression of RNA and DNA sensing Toll-like receptors in dendritic cell subsets and relevance to co-infection with HIV and HSV
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA017)
Dunstan K., Donaghy H., Marsden V., Cunningham A.
Surface expressed TLR7 and 9 have not previously been reported in DCs and are potentially relevant to HSV and HIV pathogenesis as early signalling RNA and DNA sensors to combat these mucosal viral infections.
MOPEA018 UROKINASE-TYPE PLASMINOGEN ACTIVATOR (uPA) INHIBITION OF HIV-1 REPLICATION IN MONONUCLEAR PHAGOCYTES IS DEPENDENT UPON VITRONECTIN-MEDIATED CELL ADHESION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA018)
Alfano M.1, Elia C.1, Sidenius N.2, Blasi F.3, Poli G.1
Monocytic cell adhesion mediated by VN is required for uPA-dependent inhibition of HIV replication in mononuclear phagocytes.
MOPEA019 DIFFERENTIAL MODULATION OF THE ISG15 SPECIFIC HERC5 UBIQUITIN LIGASE UPON INFECTION BY NEF-OPEN VERSUS NEF-DELETED VIRUSES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA019)
Mahé D., Rahm N., Gloeckler L., Beyer C., Brignon N., Doridot S., Werner S., Gut J.-P., Aubertin A.-M.
These effects raise the possibility that the ISGylation conjugation pathway may play a critical role in SIV pathogenesis. Whether it could be activated directly or via type I IFN system will be analysed.
T Regulatory Cells
MOPEA020 → MOPEA023


MOPEA020 REGULATORY T CELL ABNORMALITIES ASSOCIATED WITH ABERRANT CD4+ T CELL RESPONSES IN HIV+ PATIENTS WITH IMMUNE RECONSTITUTION DISEASE (IRD)
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA020)
N. Seddiki1, S. Sasson1, M.L. Munier1, D. van Bockel1, J. Zaunders2, D. Marriot2, S. Pett1, D. Cooper1, A. Kelleher1
We found that some of these cytokines strongly inhibit Treg suppression. Furthermore, in vitro suppression assays demonstrated abnormalities in the functional capacity of both suppressors and responders from these patients indicating multifaceted defects in the regulation of CD4 T cell immune responses. Altogether, these data suggest that despite the high Treg expansion in IRD, their ability to induce suppression and turn off these aberrant immune responses is compromised.
MOPEA021 INCREASED FREQUENCY OF CD25+FOXP3+ CD4 T CELLS IN HIV-1 INFECTED PATIENTS WITH LOW CD4 T CELL RECOVERY UNDER ART DESPITE UNDETECTABLE VIREMIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA021)
Albuquerque A.S., Foxall R.B., Soares R.S., Victorino R.M.M., Sousa A.E.
The expansion of regulatory T cells observed in ART-Discordant HIV-1+ patients is unable to control their heightened state of immune-activation. Further longitudinal studies are required to determine the kinetics of the observed expansion and its impact on the homeostatic responses that may contribute to the observed impairment of immune reconstitution.
MOPEA022 PROPORTIONS OF CIRCULATING T CELLS WITH A REGULATORY CELL PHENOTYPE INCREASE WITH HIV-ASSOCIATED IMMUNE ACTIVATION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA022)
Lim A.1, Price P.1, French M.2
Proportions of circulating T cells with a regulatory cell phenotype increase with HIV-associated immune activation.
MOPEA023 ANTIBODY PROTEIN ARRAYS OF CD MARKERS ON CD4+ AND CD8+ T CELLS DEMONSTRATE THAT CD8+ T CELLS DISCRIMINATE BETTER BETWEEN HIV DISEASE GROUPS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA023)
Wu J.Q.1, Belov L.2, Evans K.2, Dwyer D.E.3, Saksena N.K.1
Although both T cell subsets showed good predictive value, the CD8+ T cells were superior at distinguishing between HIV disease groups. These findings may provide considerable insights into the diagnostic and prognostic value of CD8+ T cells in HIV infection.
Viral determinants of HIV pathogenesis
MOPEA024 → MOPEA034


MOPEA024 LOW FREQUENCY OF G-TO-A HYPERMUTATIONS IN NEF OF HIV-INFECTED HEMOPHILIACS WITH PROGRESSING AND NON-PROGRESSING HIV DISEASE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA024)
De Rosa A.1, Coradin T.1, Ghezzi S.1, Strebel K.2, Vicenzi E.1
LTNP-4 is a single LTNP who is in good healthy conditions after >20 years of infection. Defective Vif might contribute, among other factors, in maintaining low level of viral replication.
MOPEA025 CLEARANCE OF TRANSFUSION-ACQUIRED, ATTENUATED NEF-DELETED HIV-1 INFECTION BY A LONG-TERM NON-PROGRESSOR WITH HETEROZYGOUS CCR5 Δ32 AND HLA-B57 GENOTYPE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA025)
Zaunders J.1, Dyer W.B.2, Churchill M.3, Munier M.L.4, Cunningham P.1, Suzuki K.1, Wang B.5, Wilkinson J.6, Riminton S.7, Curmi P.8, Gelgor L.4, Kaldor J.4, Saksena N.5, Cooper D.A.4, Sullivan J.S.2, Gorry P.R.3, Learmont J.C.2, Kelleher A.D.4
The immunological responses and early PCR results suggest limited infection with a poorly replicating virus. Furthermore, an inability to recover virus and failure to amplify HIV DNA by highly sensitive PCR assays of later samples, suggests that C135 may have cleared his HIV-1 infection.
MOPEA026 LONGITUDINAL ANALYSIS OF NEF-SPECIFIC CTL EPITOPES IN A COHORT OF LONG-TERM NON-PROGRESSORS HIV-1 INFECTED PATIENTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA026)
Lopez M.1, Salgado M.1, Benito J.M.1, Toro C.1, Simón A.1, Vicario J.L.2, Soriano V.1, Rodes B.1
HLA in our LTNPs may be a factor of non-progression. The number of LTNPs with Nef specific-CTL escape mutations does not increase with time neither the escape epitopes. All LTNPs maintain a number of epitopes targeted by CTL response that may account for their non-progression.
MOPEA027 HIV-1 NEF INTERFERES WITH DC/NK CROSSTALK
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA027)
Viora M.1, Napolitano A.1, Sanchez M.2, Giordani L.1, Mattioli B.1, Quaranta M.G.1
During HIV infection the perturbation of the adaptive immune responses and impairment of innate immunity contributes to the progressive immunosuppression in AIDS. DC/NK interaction is supposed to be relevant in the control of antiviral immunity, including in HIV infection in which DCs are a potential virus reservoir.
MOPEA028 ASSOCIATION BETWEEN NON-PROGRESSION AND SINGLE MUTATIONS IN TRAFFICKING NEF DOMAINS IN A COHORT OF LTNP
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA028)
Salgado M., Simón A., Soriano V., Rodés B.
A mutated Nef protein in our LTNPs may be a factor of non-progression. We have seen that changes in regions of Nef related with down-modulation of CD4 and MHC I could account for a slow disease progression in our patients by lowering the CD4 target and influencing the patient immune response to control virus pathogenesis.
MOPEA029 UPDATE ON THREE ELITE LONG TERM NON PROGRESORS AND THE DONOR IN THE SYDNEY BLOOD BANK COHORT (SBBC) AFTER 23-26 YEARS OF INFECTION WITH A NEF-DELETED/LTR ATTENUATED HIV VIRUS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA029)
Learmont J.1, Dyer W.2, Gorry P.3, Churchill M.3, Sullivan J.2
The SBBC were all infected with similar strains of nef/LTR defective HIV-1. However, while some members have maintained control over HIV-1, others have been unable to do so. The mechanisms behind differing host responses to the virus remain unknown. Important research continues into understanding the correlates of immune protection against HIV infection through study of the SBBC cohort.
MOPEA030 HUMAN LEUKOCYTES ANTIGEN – AN ALLELES DIVERSITY IS CRITICAL IN HIV/AIDS SUSCEPTIBILITY AND RESISTANCE. IMMUNOINFORMATICS APPROACH
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA030)
Karau M.
Our data suggests that HIV–1 immune responses on the envelop glycoprotein depends on the HLA–A allele. Use of Immunoinformatics benchmarking tools is important in determining the epitopes that can elicit an immune response. This is useful in determining epitopes that can be used in the design of the epitope based vaccine.
MOPEA031 THE CO-INFECTION OF T CELLS WITH THE HIV-1 LABORATORY STRAIN RF, HARBOURING A 100 AMINO ACID TRUNCATION OF THE GP41 CYTOPLASMIC TAIL AND WILDTYPE RF
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA031)
Edmonds J., Piler S.
Our data indicate that CT truncated viruses may be able to infect T cells even in the presence of wildtype virus or cause a more pathogenic phenotype which may contribute to disease outcome in patients.
MOPEA032 VIRAL GENETIC DETERMINANTS OF NONPROGRESSIVE HIV-1 SUBTYPE C INFECTION IN ANTIRETROVIRAL DRUG NAÏVE CHILDREN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA032)
Tzitzivacos D.B.1, Tiemessen C.T.2, Meyers T.M.3, Kuhn L.4, Stevens W.S.1, Papathanasopoulos M.A.1
The slower HIV disease progression in these six children may be attributed to altered protein functions. For example, LT46 Nef is unable to bind AP-1 and AP-2 and therefore inactive on CD4 endocytosis. The biological relevance of these findings requires further investigation.
MOPEA033 REPEATED MEASURES ANALYSIS OF PLASMA HIV-1 RNA LEVELS IN HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS REMAINING ON A STABLE PARTIALLY SUPPRESSIVE REGIMEN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA033)
Hatano H.1, Hunt P.1, Weidler J.2, Coakley E.2, Hoh R.1, Liegler T.3, McCulloch C.1, Martin J.1, Deeks S.G.1
In treated HIV-infected subjects with incomplete viral suppression, the number of NRTI mutations was associated with change in HIV RNA level, independent of antiretroviral adherence. Baseline CD4 nadir was associated with average viral load but was not associated with rate of change in viral load; a higher CD4 nadir appears to be protective against higher viral loads, and suggests a role for immune control of HIV in the setting of drug resistant viremia.
MOPEA034 FUNCTIONAL ANALYSIS OF R5X4 HIV-1 ENVS DERIVED FROM BRAIN AND LYMPHOID TISSUES OF INDIVIDUALS WITH AIDS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA034)
Gray L.1, Churchill M.2, Cowley D.2, Sterjovski J.1, Ellett A.1, Wesselingh S.2, Gabuzda D.3, Gorry P.1
Our studies demonstrate enhanced CCR5- or CXCR4-mediated fusogenicity by brain- or spleen/blood-derived R5X4 Envs, respectively. This was associated with altered dependence on coreceptor and/or CD4 levels. The results suggest tissue-specific adaptation of brain- and lymphoid tissue-derived R5X4 Envs with preferential use of CCR5 in brain and CXCR4 in lymphoid tissues.
Chronic T cell activation and HIV/SIV pathogenesis
MOPEA035 → MOPEA037


MOPEA035 DIFFERENTIATION STAGE, ACTIVATION AND APOPTOSIS OF T CELLS IN A COHORT OF LONG-TERM NON-PROGRESSORS WITH DIVERGENT CD4 OUTCOME
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA035)
López M., Soriano V., Rodés B., Cascajero A., González-Lahoz J., Benito J.M.
Marked differences were observed between calculations of GFR based on serum creatinine or serum cystatin C. With cystatin significantly more patients had mild impairment of renal function. The effect of antiretrovirals on GFR was subclinical, but differed in direction between cystatin C and MDRD/CG. Further validation of cystatin C in HIV patients seems warranted before its wide spread use on a population basis.
MOPEA036 HIV-1 PRODUCTION AND DEPLETION OF ACTIVATED AND NON-ACTIVATED CELLS IN HUMAN LYMPHOID TISSUE EX VIVO
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA036)
Biancotto A., Lisco A., Vanpouille C., Margolis L., Grivel J.-C.
Viral production in human lymphoid tissue is a function of the number of T cells of a particular activation pattern. HIV infection facilitates this pattern of activation, thus creating new target cells efficient at replicating the virus. Although non-activated CD4+ T cells are productively infected in human lymphoid tissue, they are half as likely as activated CD4+ T cells to be productively infected.
MOPEA037 EVALUATION OF IMMUNE ACTIVATION MEASURED BY CD38 AND HLA-DR EXPRESSION ON T AND B LYMPHOCYTES OF HIV-1-INFECTED CHILDREN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA037)
Tarosso L.F., Hong M.A., Ueda M.
These results suggest that the immune cell activation is an important feature on the HIV infection and the CD38 evaluation could be an indicator of viral replication, and could also be used as a marker to help monitoring of the disease progression during the clinical management of infected children.
APOBEC and TRIM proteins
MOPEA038 → MOPEA042


MOPEA038 THE ANTIVIRAL RESTRICTION OF A CHIMERIC APOBEC3A PROTEIN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA038)
Aguiar R.1, Lovsin N.2, Peterlin B.1
The Vpr.A3A protein was able to restrict retroviral infectivity of HIV-1 and SIV even in the presence of Vif. Not only does our chimera reveal new aspects of targeting of A3A proteins into viral particles, but the potent antiretroviral activity of the Vpr.A3A fusion protein suggests its use as intracellular immunization in AIDS therapy.
MOPEA039 HIV-1 RESTRICTING APOBEC PROTEINS ASSOCIATE WITH A CELLULAR SERINE/THREONINE KINASE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA039)
Krisko J.F., Foster J.L., Garcia-Martinez J.V
APOBEC proteins that exhibit antiretroviral properties associate with a cellular serine/threonine kinase. These observations represent a novel regulatory pathway for the APOBEC family of proteins.
MOPEA040 POTENT RESTRICTION OF HIV-1 INFECTION IN VITRO IN CD34 CELL DERIVED MACROPHAGES AND IN VIVO IN SCID-HU DERIVED T CELLS BY LENTIVIRAL VECTOR EXPRESSED CHIMERIC HUMAN AND RHESUS MACAQUE TRIM5α
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA040)
Anderson J., Akkina R.
These results demonstrate that the species-specific restriction factor, TRIMα rhesus macaque and a human-SWAP isoform, are effective in a stem cell setting and can possibly be used in gene therapy applications.
MOPEA041 APOBEC3G-UBA2 FUSION AS A POTENTIAL STRATEGY FOR STABLE EXPRESSION OF APOBEC3G AND INHIBITION OF HIV-1 REPLICATION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA041)
Li L.1, Li J.-y.1, Zhao R.Y.2
Fusion of UBA2 to APOBEC3G can make it more difficult to be degraded by proteasome. Thus, UBA2 could potentially be used to antagonize Vif-mediated APOBEC3G degradation. The stabilized APOBEC3G-UBA2 fusion protein gives stronger inhibitory effect on viral infectivity than APOBEC3G without UBA2.
MOPEA042 INVESTIGATING THE MECHANISMS OF APOBEC-MEDIATED RESTRICTION OF HIV-1
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA042)
Bishop K.N., Holmes R.K., Verma M., Koning F.A., Malim M.H.
Our results show that editing by APOBEC proteins is neither necessary nor sufficient for HIV restriction. Instead, the antiviral phenotype of APOBEC proteins correlates with their ability to prevent the accumulation of nascent viral reverse transcripts in target cells, a phenomenon that can be detected in both T cell lines and PBMCs.
Other host restriction factors
MOPEA043


MOPEA043 INCREASE OF ANTIRETROVIRAL EFFICIENCY BY NSAIDS: ROLE OF MRP-4
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA043)
Clemente M.I.1, Álvarez S.2, Serramía M.J.1, Muñoz-Fernández M.Á.1
NSAIDs can improve antiretroviral activity of NRTIs increasing their intracellular concentration by blocking MRP-4 activity.
HIV superinfection
MOPEA044 → MOPEA045


MOPEA044 DETERMINATION OF THE FREQUENCY OF HIV-1 SUPERINFECTION IN CAMEROON USING THE HETERODUPLEX MOBILITY ASSAY (HMA)
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA044)
Powell R.1, Urbanski M.2, Burda S.2, Nyambi P.3
Using this approach, superinfections can be identified easily and inexpensively. This data suggest a high frequency of superinfection in Cameroon (13%). Superinfection and recombination facilitate significant leaps in HIV-1 evolution, creating challenges for treatment and vaccine design. This technique will be integral to understanding what drives viral evolution in this part of Africa, as well as to treatment and vaccine trials.
MOPEA045 HIGH FREQUENCY OF HIV-1 DUAL INFECTIONS IN INDIVIDUALS WITH DOUBLE TRANSMISSION RISK IN BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA045)
Andreani G.1, Ambrosioni Czyrko J.C.2, Bouzas M.B.3, Fernández Giuliano S.3, Benetucci J.2, Carr J.K.4, Martínez Peralta L.1
These findings are in agreement with epidemiological data since BF recombinants predominated in IDUs, while bisexual risk was associated with subtype B and BF recombinants double infections. Double risk behavior increases the possibility of dual infections, which should be considered in vaccine studies.
Bioinfomatics and gene expression
MOPEA046 → MOPEA048


MOPEA046 HERV – K SUPERFAMILY ENVELOPE GLYCOPROTEIN MAKE HOLES IN IMMUNE REPERTOIRE DURING ONTOGENY. THIS LEADS TO POOR IMMUNE RESPONSES TO HIV-1: IMMUNOINFORMATICS APPROACH
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA046)
Karau M.
Our data suggests that envelope glycoprotein is a poor immunogen that could be targeted for epitope based vaccine. Also HIV-and HERV-K env protein are similar. Interactions between env and immune repertoire during ontogeny could be responsible for the poor immune responses elicited by HIV-1 env glycoprotein although it is the main antigenic component.
MOPEA047 EFFECT OF HIV-1C INFECTION ON THE NF-κB SIGNALING PATHWAY: A COMPARISON WITH VIRAL LOAD
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA047)
Matlhagela K.1, McLane M.F.2, Wu J.3, Novitsky V.4, Essex M.4
Our results suggest that a number of genes that are differentially expressed in HIV-1 infected PBMCs may be regulated through NF-κB transcription factor. Our findings warrant further studies to examine whether observed outcomes of differentially expressed genes within the NF-κB signaling pathway translate to protein expression.
MOPEA048 THE EVALUATION OF POSITION SPECIFIC SCORING MATRIX (PSSM) FOR GENOTYPIC PREDICTION OF CO-RECEPTOR SWITCHING IN HIV-1 ISOLATES CIRCULATING IN IRAN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA048)
Shirvani E.1, Sarrami-Forooshani R.1, Nategh R.2, Haji-Abdolbaghi M.3, Mohraz M.3, Gomari H.1, Doosti A.1, Barkhordari F.1, Adeli A.1, Mahboudi F.1
In our study a new bioinformatics tool predicted all Iranian isolates to utilize CCR5 coreceptor. However some of the sequences belong to subtypes A, B also contained clones representing viruses with the potential to utilize the CXCR4 coreceptor .Some viral isolates predicted to be CCR-5 tropic had quasi-species with PSSM scores distributed over a wide range, suggesting ongoing coreceptor switch. The achieved scores then compare with clinical data including CD4 counts and viral load.
Mathematical models
MOPEA049 → MOPEA051


MOPEA049 EXPANDED ACCESS TO HAART: A POWERFUL STRATEGY TO CURB THE GROWTH OF THE HIV EPIDEMIC AND COSTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA049)
Lima V.D.1, Johnson K.2, Hogg R.S.1, Levy A.R.2, Harrigan P.R.1, Montaner J.S.G.1
Higher HAART usage was inevitably succeeded by a small increase in the prevalence of individuals carrying drug resistant virus driven by imperfect adherence and consequently high viral load. However, the overall benefit of expanding the access to HAART, as a powerful prevention strategy, was overwhelmingly substantial in reducing the growth of the epidemic.
MOPEA050 HIV DYNAMICS WITH MULTIPLE INFECTIONS OF CELLS AND RECOMBINATION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA050)
Suryawanshi G., Dixit N.
Our model presents a detailed description of HIV dynamics with multiple infections of cells and recombination, explains key experimental observations, and establishes a framework for timing the emergence of multi-drug resistance in HIV infected individuals.
MOPEA051 THE IMPACT OF IMPERFECT VACCINES ON THE EVOLUTION OF HIV VIRULENCE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA051)
Massad E., Coutinho F.A.B., Lopez L.F., Burattini M.N.
Imperfect HIV vaccine are the closest candidates to clinical use in the near future and those vaccines would most probably be first applied to populations with high levels of HIV transmission. Therefore a natural stage for testing the above-proposed hypotheses is about to be set. Finally, the results described here point to a need for further increase in preventive educational efforts in populations subjected to imperfect HIV vaccines in order to avoid undesirable evolution of more virulent strains.
Pre-clinical drug/drug interactions
MOPEA052 → MOPEA053


MOPEA052 ELVITEGRAVIR (GS-9137/JTK-303), AN HIV-1 INTEGRASE INHIBITOR, HAS ADDITIVE TO SYNERGISTIC INTERACTIONS WITH OTHER ANTIRETROVIRAL DRUGS IN VITRO
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA052)
Ledford R., Margot N., Miller M., McColl D.
In vitro combination studies of elvitegravir with approved antiretroviral drugs and TMC-125 demonstrated additive to moderately synergistic interactions. No evidence of antiviral antagonism between elvitegravir and any antiretroviral drug was observed. Elvitegravir therefore demonstrates potential to be combined with other antiretroviral drug classes in highly active antiretroviral therapy.
MOPEA053 SYNERGISTIC ANTIRETROVIRAL ACTIVITY OF PYROPHOSPHATE ANALOGUE ANX-201 PAIRED WITH NUCLEOSIDE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE INHIBITORS IN VITRO
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA053)
Waninger S., Ramos S., Robbins J.
Combination therapy with two or more drugs that have different modes of action and synergistic activity may have advantages, including increased clinical efficacy, reduced drug dosage and reduction of resistance to a single drug. Our results suggest that ANX-201 and NRTI combinations may offer a promising therapeutic option for multi-resistant HIV-1 positive patients.
Mechanisms of antiviral resistance
MOPEA054 → MOPEA064


MOPEA054 ANALYSIS OF CLEAVAGE SITE EVOLUTION FOLLOWING VIROLOGICAL REBOUND ON A TIPRANAVIR-BASED REGIMEN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA054)
Tremblay S.1, Bourgon L.1, Hall D.2, Elston R.1, Bethell R.1
Upon V-RBD during TPV-based therapy: 1. Replacement of V82A by V82T was not associated with CS evolution. 2. I50V de-selection was accompanied by CS de-selection in 2/5 patients. 3. New CS mutations were observed in 3/6 patients in whom the V82L was selected.
MOPEA055 IN VITRO SELECTION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF RESISTANCE TO TWO NEW HIV-1 PROTEASE INHIBITORS: CRS-074 AND CRS-075
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA055)
Calazans A.1, Lima E.2, Debom R.2, Pacheco O.2, Tanuri A.1, Brindeiro R.1
CRS-074 is one of most potent PI ever described (EC50=0,5nM). Although CRS-074 presented high relative values of EC50 against resistant viruses, the absolute value of EC50 reached is still very low when compared to other PI against susceptible viruses. CRS-075 has an EC50 value comparable to the FDA-approved PI, moreover, CRS-075 highly effectiveness against resistant viruses demonstrated its potential as a future drug for second line therapy.
MOPEA056 ROLE OF THE IN VIVO MUTATION N348I IN THE CONNECTION DOMAIN OF THE HIV-1 REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE IN DRUG RESISTANCE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA056)
Yap S.-H.1, Sheen C.-W.2, Kuiper M.3, Dias Lima V.4, Sluis-Cremer N.2, Harrigan R.4, Tachedjian G.1
N348I confers decreased susceptibility to AZT and NVP and is more likely to be selected with AZT and NVP treatment. This study underscores the role of mutations in the connection domain on resistance to RT inhibitors. Accordingly, genotypic and phenotypic evaluation of drug resistance should include the entire RT gene.
MOPEA057 IN VITRO MECHANISTIC BASIS FOR THE RAPID SELECTION OF K65R IN SUBTYPE-C HIV-1
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA057)
Coutsinos D., Invernizzi C.F., Moisi D., Xu H., Spira B., Brenner B.G., Wainberg M.A.
Through this study, the data show that subtype C viruses develop the K65R mutation more rapidly than subtype B viruses. The more rapid emergence of the K65R mutation in subtype C RT appears to be based on the pol gene sequence. These observations have clinical relevance in regard to the management of subtype C infections.
MOPEA058 SENSITIVE DETECTION OF HIV-1 K103N MUTATION IN TREATMENT NAÏVE PATIENTS BY ROLLING CIRCLE AMPLIFICATION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA058)
Wang B.1, Chew J.2, Cunningham A.1, Dwyer D.2, He Z.3, Saksena N.1
Our sensitive testing technologies reveal higher rates of mutations that exist in minority viral populations, and by achieving this sensitive detection, considerable improvement in therapeutic choices can be obtained. The significant increase in the prevalence of K103N mutation in drug naïve patients suggest that baseline resistance testing should be performed before treatment.
MOPEA059 CONSERVATION PATTERNS OF HIV-1 RT CONNECTION AND RNASE H DOMAINS: IDENTIFICATION OF NEW ANTIRETROVIRAL RESISTANCE MUTATIONS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA059)
Santos A.F.A.1, Lengruber R.B.1, Soares E.A.J.M.1, Sousa T.M.1, Schrago C.E.G.1, Jere A.2, Sprinz E.3, Martinez A.M.B.4, Silveira J.4, Sion F.5, Pathak V.K.2, Soares M.A.1
This study is the first comprehensive genotypic analysis of a large sequence dataset that describes antiretroviral mutations in HIV-1 RT C-terminal domains in vivo, highlighting the role of these domains in drug resistance and their importance to HIV genotyping algorithms. In addition, our findings into the conservation patterns of HIV RT C-terminal domains may pave the way to more rational drug design initiatives aiming those regions.
MOPEA060 THE E399G MUTATION IN THE CONNECTION DOMAIN OF THE HIV-1 REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE POTENTIATES RESISTANCE TO EFAVIRENZ
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA060)
Figueiredo A.1, Tyssen D.1, Kuiper M.2, Sonza S.1, Mak J.3, Harrigan R.4, Tachedjian G.1
These data demonstrate that the E399G located in the RT connection domain confers reduced susceptibility to EFV demonstrating that mutations outside the NNRTI-BP contribute to RT inhibitor resistance.
MOPEA061 EFFECT OF NATURALLY OCCURRING MUTATIONS IN THE RECOMBINANT STRAINS OF HIV-1 ENV GP41 N-HELIX REGION (aa 25-45) ON T-20 BINDING AND VIRAL TROPISM
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA061)
Saksena N.1, Shah M.2, Wang B.2, Ng K.P.3, Dwyer D.4, Kamarulzaman A.3, Lau K.2, Faudon J.F.5
Identification of several novel naturally occurring polymorphisms in Malaysian HIV-1 inter-subtype recombinant HIV-1 strains provides a solid platform based on which optimization of treatment strategies, that include entry inhibitors, can be prioritised and customized before the initiation of T-20 treatment in these patients.
MOPEA062 DIFFERENTIAL KINETICS OF DRUG RESISTANCE ACQUISITION IN HIV-1 OF SUBTYPES B AND C
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA062)
Soares E.A.J.M.1, Santos A.F.A.1, Sousa T.M.1, Sprinz E.2, Martinez A.M.B.3, Silveira J.3, Tanuri A.1, Soares M.A.1
The results pointed out to a lower accumulation rate of resistance-related mutations in subtype C viruses under ARV when compared to subtype B. These findings are of pivotal importance to current initiatives of ARV therapy roll-out in developing countries, where subtype C prevails.
MOPEA063 EMERGING CASES OF HIV RESISTANCE VIRUS AMONGST CHILDREN IN A RESOURCE-LIMITED TREATMENT CENTRE IN TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA063)
Downes A.1, Omo-Igbinomwanhia N.2
The above retrospective study of emerging cases of resistance using clinical guidelines for chronically infected patients receiving ART who meet the criteria of viral load >1,000 copies/ml after 16-24 weeks; showed a very high percentage 20% of clinical viral resistance in this resource-limited centre of HIV/AIDS children.
MOPEA064 POLYMORPHISM AND DRUG SELECTED MUTATIONS IN THE REVERSE TRANSCRIPTASE GENE OF HUMAN IMMUNODEFICIENCY VIRUS TYPE 1 FROM 102 PATIENTS LIVING IN CHINA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA064)
Liu L.1, Lu H.1, Tamalet C.2
These data highlight the predominant spread of NNRTI RAM in China, depict the specific genotypic pattern of RTI selected mutations in China, and suggest the association of newly described mutations with RTI therapy.
Nucleic acid-based HIV and SIV therapies
MOPEA065


MOPEA065 COMPLETE KNOCKDOWN OF CCR5 AND CXCR4 BY SIRNAS CONFERS STRONG PROTECTION AGAINST HIV-1 INFECTION IN CD34 CELL DERIVED MACROPHAGES IN VITRO AND SCID-HU DERIVED THYMOCYTES IN VIVO
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA065)
Anderson J., Akkina R.
These results establish the possible utility of CCR5 and CXCR4 siRNAs for AIDS gene therapy.
Pharmacogenomics
MOPEA066 → MOPEA069


MOPEA066 MULTI-CENTRE EVALUATION OF HLA-B*5701 ALLELE DETECTION BY SSP-PCR TYPING: A QUALITY ASSURANCE INITIATIVE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA066)
Hammond E.1, Almeida C.-A.1, Mamotte C.2, Nolan D.1, Phillips E.1, Schollaardt T.3, Gill M.J.3, Angel J.B.4, Neurath D.4, Li J.4, Giulivi T.4, McIntyre C.5, Koultchitski G.6, Wong B.6, Reis M.6, Rachlis A.6, Cole D.E.6, Chew C.B.7, Neifer S.8, Mallal S.1
Detection of HLA-B*5701 alleles among laboratories was 100% specific and 99.4% sensitive, indicating that participating HIV providers were currently offering effective screening for individuals who might benefit from abacavir. Accurate reporting of HLA-B*5701 status is critical for the safe administration of this drug and participation in QA programs by all sites who report HLA-B*5701 status should be promoted.
MOPEA067 TOWARDS SAFER ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY: LIGATION-MEDIATED PCR AS A TOOL TO UNRAVEL AND PREDICT TOXICITIES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA067)
Hooker D., Wesselingh S., Cherry C.
LM-PCR is a valid and reliable method for quantifying apoptosis using minute tissue samples. Early clinical studies demonstrate clinical associations with LM-PCR results. Ongoing work combining LM-PCR, mtDNA and clinical data in well-characterized cohorts will confirm the predictive value of this technology, with the aim of enhancing antiretroviral safety.
MOPEA068 THE GENETIC VARIABILITY OF CYP2B6 POLYMORPHISMS IN FOUR SOUTHERN CHINESE POPULATIONS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA068)
He M.-L., Dong Q., Tan Y., Kung H.-f., Lee S.S.
This is the first study which investigates CYP2B6 polymorphism in Southern Chinese populations. The frequency of 516G>T, an important determinant in the metabolism of antiretroviral compounds for HIV/AIDS and drugs in other clinical conditions, is similar to Hispanics and most African populations but higher than other Asian and Caucasian populations. This finding may help to improve individualization of drug therapy in the South China populations.
MOPEA069 INFLUENCE OF MDR-1 POLYMORPHISMS ON RESPONSE TO HAART REGIMEN CONTAINING INDINAVIR AND LOPINAVIR IN HIV-1 INFECTED CHILDREN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA069)
Mangano A.1, Bellusci C.2, Currás V.3, Mecikovsky D.4, Rocco C.2, Bramuglia G.3, Aulicino P.2, Rubio M.3, Bologna R.5, Sen L.2
Heterozygous for 3435C/T had higher IDV plasma levels and better response to HAART suggesting that the MDR1 3435T allele is a potential pharmacogenetic marker of IDV pharmacokinetics and therapeutic response in HIV- infected children.
HIV-1 and HIV-2 co-infection
MOPEA071 → MOPEA073


MOPEA071 CHANGES IN NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL FUNCTIONING, IMMUNE SUPPRESSION AND VIRAL LOAD OF HIV-1 CLADE C SEROPOSITIVE SUBJECTS FROM SOUTH INDIA – A LONGITUDINAL STUDY
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA071)
Gopukumar K.1, Rao S.L.1, Satishchandra P.2, Wilkie J.3, Subbakrishna W.-V.4, Desai A.5, Ravi V.5, Rao B.S.6, Satish K.S.6, Mahendrakumar M.3
HIV positive subjects have mild cognitive problems, which is not severe enough to cause functional impairment. There is evidence for improvement of sustained and divided attention, despite repeated evaluations, in the first 2 years of HIV disease. Cognitive course of fluctuation was noticed in other neuropsychological tests. Whether further changes (improvement or deterioration) occur beyond the first few years of disease in HIV-1 patients with Clade C virus will be answered in more long-term follow-up studies.
MOPEA072 HEPATIC EFFECTS OF ATAZANAVIR PLUS RITONAVIR (ATV/R)-BASED COMBINATIONS IN PATIENTS WITH HEPATITIS VIRUS COINFECTION: RELATIONSHIP WITH PRE-EXISTING LIVER DAMAGE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA072)
Abdel-Kader L.1, Santos J.2, Rivero A.3, Lozano F.4, Palacios R.2, Camacho A.3, Pineda J.A.4
ATV/r-including combinations are safe in HIV patients with viral hepatitis, including those with cirrhosis. The presence of significant fibrosis does not increase the risk of TE in this setting.
MOPEA073 DATABASE ON HIV/AIDS/STI INDIAN RESEARCH STUDIES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA073)
Bhalla S.
This compilation can be accessed at: http://shic.rcsha.org/ResearchStudies.aspx. Disseminated around 1500 CD´s all over the country and got boosting feedback from WHO, NGo;s ,and various Govt organisations, medical colleges.
Mother-to-child transmission
MOPEA074 → MOPEA075


MOPEA074 CO-INFECTION WITH TRYPANOSOMA CRUZI (CHAGAS´ DISEASE AGENT) DECREASES HIV-1 TRANSCRIPTION IN HUMAN PLACENTA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA074)
Dolcini G.1, Solana M.E.2, Andreani G.1, Celentano A.M.2, Martínez Peralta L.1
Acute infection with T. cruzi and HIV-1 in this placenta in vitro system, as well as in the trophoblast cell line, decreased HIV-1 transcription. T. cruzi activity on HIV-1 replication seems to be caused not only by active infection but also by soluble factors shed by the parasite. This impairment of HIV replication might have consequences on MTCT of both pathogens.
MOPEA075 COUPLE COUNSELING TRAINING FOR HEALTH CARE WORKERS OF PMTCT PROGRAM IN THAILAND
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA075)
Voramongkol N.1, Koetsawang S.2, Pattarakulwanich S.1, Leartvanangkul C.1
Successful training on couple counseling has been done. But, performance of trained health care workers on providing couple counseling should be done with in 6 months and 1 year after training in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the training program.
Inter- and intra-subtype co-infection
MOPEA076 → MOPEA077


MOPEA076 GROWTH OF A SUBTYPE A AND A SUBTYPE C HIV-1 STRAIN IN A CERVICAL TISSUE EXPLANT MODEL
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA076)
Huang D.1, Lurain N.1, Natarajan V.1, Morack R.1, Fitzgibbon J.2, Bremer J.1
A subtype A and C strain of HIV-1 replicates well in primary cervical explant tissue and appears to parallel natural infection. These cultures allow the means to model acute genital infections, as well as the possibility to examine the outcome of mixed infections.
MOPEA077 CLINICAL AND EPIDEMIOLOGICAL FEATURES OF HIV DUAL INFECTIONS IN ARGENTINA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA077)
Ambrosioni Czyrko J.1, Andreani G.2, Pugliese D.1, Redini L.1, Oliva S.M.1, Carr J.K.3, Martínez Peralta L.2, Benetucci J.1
Our results suggest that HIV dual infection can occur with related subtypes, and even with different variants of the same recombinant form in certain populations. Clinical observations showed no aggressive disease progression in the dual infected patients. Efforts need to be made to increase prevention of HIV superinfection.
HIV-hepatitis virus interactions
MOPEA078 → MOPEA085


MOPEA079 HIGH PROPORTION OF MIXED HBV GENOTYPES DETECTED IN A COHORT OF HIV/HBV CO-INFECTED PATIENTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA079)
Littlejohn M.1, Ayres A.1, Revill P.1, Colledge D.1, Yuen L.1, Matthews G.2, Dore G.2, Lewin S.3, Sasaduesz J.4, Thio C.5, Locarnini S.1
We have found the proportion of mixed HBV genotype infections in the setting of HIV/HBV co-infection is higher (36%) than has been reported in HBV mono-infected patients (16%). Additional samples are being examined, in conjunction with clinical parameters, to establish whether HBV mixed genotype infection in the setting of co-infection may be a contributing factor in more progressive liver disease.
MOPEA080 DEVELOPMENT OF AN IN VITRO MODEL TO ASSESS THE INTERACTION OF HIV AND HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) IN HUMAN HEPATOCYTES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA080)
Iser D.1, Solomon A.2, Wightman F.2, Saleh S.2, Cameron P.2, Warner N.3, Desmond P.1, Locarnini S.3, Lewin S.2
Hepatic cell lines are susceptible to HIV infection by a mechanism independent of CD4, CXCR4 or CCR5 expression. A significant increase in HBV DNA expression was demonstrated in HIV-infected hepatic cell lines. Intracellular interactions between HIV and HBV may contribute to the high levels of HBV DNA seen in HIV-HBV co-infection.
MOPEA081 IMPACT OF NATIONWIDE HEPATITIS B VACCINATION ON CHRONIC HEPATITIS B VIRUS (HBV) INFECTION AMONG HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS IN A HYPERENDEMIC AREA FOR HBV INFECTION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA081)
Sun H.-Y.1, Ko W.-C.2, Wu C.-H.1, Lee H.-C.2, Liu W.-C.1, Sheng W.-H.1, Lo Y.-C.1, Hung C.-C.1
In Taiwan, the HBV seroprevalence was not different among HIV-infected patients of different HIV transmission routes, and nationwide HBV vaccination has reduced chronic HBV infection among HIV-infected persons.
MOPEA082 ANTI-HBS AND HBV DNA PRESENCE IN ANTI-HBC-POSITIVE/HBSAG-NEGATIVE SUBJECTS COINFECTED WITH HIV AND HCV
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA082)
Kubicka J.1, Kaminska A.2, Burkacka–Firlag E.1, Radkowski M.2
Our study revealed that occult HBV infection in anti-HBc-positive/HBsAg-negative patients defined as HBV DNA positivity in serum is most probable in HCV infected patients with low level or lack of anti-HBs antibodies.
MOPEA083 TRIPLE HIV-HCV-GBV-C VIRAL INFECTION: POSITIVE EFFECT OF GBV-C ON IMMUNOLOGICAL, VIROLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL MARKERS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA083)
Baggio G.L., Brunialti M.K., Barbosa A.J., Alves V.K., Lanzara G., Granato C.F.H.
These results, even limited by the small cohort, can provide new insights regarding HIV treatment.
MOPEA084 PRIMARY HIV-1 INFECTION FACILITATING ACUTE HEPATITIS B INFECTION DESPITE ADEQUATE ANTIBODY TO HEPATITIS B SURFACE ANTIGEN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA084)
Emerson C.R.1, Kelly M.D.2, Post J.J.1
The patient may have been infected with a vaccine escape mutant. HBV can mutate within the common antigenic epitope of HBsAg, the ´a´ determinant region, and escape from humoral immunity, therefore allowing ´protected´ individuals to develop acute HBV infection.
MOPEA085 EPIDEMIOLOGY OF HEPATITIS B VIRUS CO-INFECTION AMONG HIV INFECTED PATIENTS IN LAGOS, NIGERIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA085)
Oyesile-Balogun T.M.
HBV is a significant co –infection in HIV positive patients in Lagos, Nigeria. HIV patients are more likely to be HBV positive. Standard treatment plan for HBV co-infection in HIV positive patients is advocated.
Interactions with other viruses
MOPEA086 → MOPEA091


MOPEA086 DENGUE VIRUS NS5 PROTEIN INHIBITS HIV REPLICATION IN CD4+ JURKAT CELLS BY DOWNREGULATING CD4 AND CXCR4 SURFACE EXPRESSION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA086)
McLinden J.H., Xiang J., Chang Q., Stapleton J.T.
The dengue virus NS5 protein shares functional properties with GBV-C NS5A protein when expressed in a CD4+ T cell line, resulting in HIV replication inhibition and downregulation of CD4 and CXCR4. These findings may explain the clinical observation that acute dengue virus infection results in profound suppression of HIV viral load. Further characterization of the NS5 protein region involved are underway.
MOPEA087 UNKOWN HIV ENTRY INHIBITOR INDUCED BY GBV-C E2-Fc FUSION PROTEIN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA087)
Jung S.1, Mueller R.1, Eichenmuller M.1, Engel A.2, Hess G.2, Fleckenstein B.1, Reil H.1
Here we demonstrate that structural as well as non-structural GBV-C components are involved in HIV inhibition. Furthermore in vitro experiments with recombinant GBV-C E2 proteins revealed the existence of a new HIV entry inhibitor that is distinct from HIV relevant chemokines. Since GBV-C E2 is still active as E2-Fc fusion protein, advantages like efficient purification, extended biological half life, and possible respiratory administration might be helpful for an E2-dependent innovative drug design.
MOPEA088 DISCRIMINATION OF CLINICAL GBV-C ISOLATES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THEIR HIV INHIBITORY PHENOTYPE - IMPACT OF THE GBV-C ENVELOPE GLYCOPROTEIN 2 ON HIV ENTRY IMPAIRMENT
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA088)
Jung S.1, Tenckhoff S.2, Helm M.3, Mueller R.1, Hess G.4, Fleckenstein B.1, Reil H.1
Our results suggest both GBV-C interferes with several HIV replication steps and more than one GBV-C gene product with anti-retroviral activity is involved. Additional we identify the GBV-C E2 protein as HIV inhibitor which hinders exclusively HIV entry. These findings were corroborated by the fact that several GBV-C isolates differ in the degree of occurrences of these anti-retroviral components. Furthermore, the existence of different HIV inhibitory phenotypes in vitro may explain the controversial epidemiological data on the influence of GBV-C infection for HIV progression in vivo.
MOPEA089 THE PATTERN OF HIV INFECTION IN HUMAN LYMPHOID TISSUE IS DETERMINED BY INTERACTIONS WITH NON-HIV VIRUSES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA089)
Margolis L
Various microbes interact locally with HIV-1 in coinfected human lymphoid tissue via various mechanisms that include modulating HIV receptors and coreceptors, changing the cytokine/chemokine network, creating new cell target and competing for them. These interactions might affect the course of HIV disease by selecting for HIV-1 of a particular phenotype as well as for escape mutants. Interaction of HIV with other microbes in coinfected tissues can determine the pattern of HIV infection. Decipherment of the mechanisms of this phenomenon may significantly contribute to the development of efficient anti-HIV therapies.
MOPEA090 GBV-C PERSISTENCE DOES NOT REQUIRE CD4+ T CELL PRESERVATION, AND GBV-C VIRAL LOAD (VL) IS WEAKLY INVERSELY RELATED TO HIV VL
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA090)
Barnes A.1, Allen J.B.2, Klinzman D.2, Zhang Z.3, Chaloner K.3, Stapleton J.T.2
Although there is a suggestion that GBV-C VL may be inversely related to HIV VL, the relationship is weak. Our findings do not support the hypothesis that GBV-C is a marker of high CD4 counts, as prolonged viremia was observed in 4 individuals with <200 CD4 cells/mm3.
MOPEA091 MIGRATION OF PLASMACYTOID DENDRITIC CELLS INTO HERPES SIMPLEX TYPE 2 LESIONS: IMPLICATIONS FOR TRANSMISSION OF HIV
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA091)
Donaghy H.1, Bosnjak L.1, Harman A.1, Marsden V.1, Cunningham A.L.2
The location of pDCs in the dermis of herpes simplex lesion biopsies suggests a role for these cells in the control of virus dissemination at mucosal surfaces. That these cells respond to HSV stimulation by production of IFNα without infection suggests a protective role of pDCs in HSV infection. As pDCs are productively infected with HIV, their infiltration into the skin during recurrent herpes lesions may provide an additional entry mechanism for HIV, contributing to the increased susceptibility of HSV infected individuals to HIV.
Mycobacteria
MOPEA092 → MOPEA096


MOPEA092 CD4+ T CELL SUBPOPULATION DISTRIBUTION AND IL-4 PRODUCTION IN MONO- AND CO-INFECTED HIV AND LEPROSY PATIENTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA092)
Carvalho K.1, Maeda S.2, Marti L.3, Haslett P.4, Kallas E.1
Our data confirm the existence of a TH-2 bias in leprosy disease. However, a similar bias was also observed in HIV-1 monoinfected and in co-infected patients, together with a similar skewing of T cell differentiation markers on CD4+ T cells in all infected groups. These data suggest that, unlike the macaque/SIV system, M. leprae co-infection in humans does not attenuate HIV-1 disease, and may indeed aggravate immunopathology.
MOPEA093 THE EFFECTS OF MYCOBACTERIUM TUBERCULOSIS ON GENE EXPRESSION DOMINATE THOSE OF HIV-1 IN CO-INFECTED MACROPHAGES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA093)
Maddocks S.1, Scandurra G.2, Nourse C.2, Bye C.1, Williams R.3, Slobedman B.4, Britton W.2, Cunningham A.1
The effects of M. tuberculosis infection on global gene expression dominated the effects of HIV-1 in co-infected primary human macrophages. A number of specific genes of interest including genes of the kynurenine pathway, IFN-1 stimulated genes including Sp110 – recently associated with genetic susceptibility to TB infection, suggest novel sites for potential therapeutic interventions. An improved understanding of the mechanisms underlying the interactions between these two pathogens may, in the future, allow the development of more effective immunotherapies.
MOPEA094 USE OF TWO COMMERCIAL INTERFERON-GAMMA ASSAYS FOR DETECTION OF TUBERCULOSIS INFECTION AMONG HIV/AIDS PATIENTS IN BULGARIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA094)
Markova R.1, Todorova Y.1, Drenska R.1, Terzieva V.1, Elenkov I.2, Yankova M.2
The new IGRAs are very useful complementary tools for the diagnosis of MTB infection in immunosuppressed HIV+ patients, especially those with negative microscopy and culture. Results obtained did not depend on CD4+ T cell counts and were unaffected by the HIV status. The QFT G In tube test appeared to be more sensitive than the T-SPOT.TB test. Acknowledgements: This study was supported by Grant L-1503/05 of the NSF, Ministry of Education and Science, Republic of Bulgaria.
MOPEA095 EVALUATING THE ROUTINE REPORTING OF THE BURDEN OF HIV-TUBERCULOSIS CO-INFECTION IN TUBERCULOSIS TREATMENT CENTRES IN THE ADAMAWA PROVINCE, CAMEROON
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA095)
Kemenang E.A.1, Ndikum V.N.2
The frequency of HIV-Tuberculosis co-infection as reported in treatment centres located in the Adamawa Province doubled between 2005 and 2006 (6.6% and 13.3% respectively). During 2006, HIV Voluntary Testing and Diagnosis was up-scaled in several treatment centres. However, 13.3% prevalence of the co-infection as observed in 2006 remains far below the recommended national figure, which is 40%. HIV voluntary counselling and testing is yet to become a routine practice in tuberculosis treatment centres located in this part of Cameroon.
MOPEA096 IMMUNE RECONSTITUTION SYNDROME IN PATIENTS TREATED FOR HIV AND TUBERCULOSIS IN RIO DE JANEIRO
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA096)
Serra F.1, Hadad D.2, Velasque L.1, Orofino R.1, Morgado M.3, Lourenço C.1, Rolla V.1, IPEC Tuberculosis program
IRS was frequent in our site, occurred more frequently in HIV-naïve patients with lymph node enlargement and extrapulmonary TB. No cases of new pulmonary lesions or worsening of pulmonary infiltrates were observed.
Malaria
MOPEA097 → MOPEA098


MOPEA097 FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SEVERITY OF MALARIA EPISODES IN PATIENTS ENROLLED IN THE FRENCH HOSPITAL DATABASE ON HIV (ANRS CO4)
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA097)
Mouala C.1, Houze S.2, Guiguet M.1, Abbout P.3, Pialoux G.4, Viget N.5, Costagliola D.1, Matheron S.6
For these HIV-patients, the severity of malaria episodes was associated with immunodeficiency and advanced age. Advice on chemoprophylaxis of malaria is important for HIV-infected patients whatever the destination country.
MOPEA098 HIV AND MALARIA CO-INFECTION IN PREGNANCY: A COMPARATIVE STUDY OF INCIDENCE AND DETERMINANT
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEA098)
Udah F.1, Nwajei F.2
The result of this study shows that HIV-1 infection does not seem to affect the prevalence and density of malaria parasite in pregnant women. However a larger sample or size is required to confirm findings.
MOPEB Track B: Clinical Research, Treatment and Care
Adverse reactions and complications of antiretroviral therapy
MOPEB001 → MOPEB017


MOPEB001 GENETIC CHARACTERIZATION OF PATIENTS WITH MHC CLASS I MEDIATED ABACAVIR HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTION
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB001)
Phillips E.1, Rauch A.2, Nolan D.3, Martin A.3, Almeida C.-A.3, Knowles S.4, Shear N.4, Cavassini M.5, Harrigan R.6, Montaner J.6, Keane N.3, Laird R.3, Lucas A.3, Mallal S.3
A strong correlation exists between ABC patch test positivity and HLA-B*5701 supporting both that patch testing identifies MHC Class I mediated ABC HSR and the robust association between ABC HSR and HLA-B*5701. Recombinant mapping in ABC PTP and PTN patients also suggest close linkage between 57.1 AH markers and ABC HSR and also that HLA-B*5701 is necessary but not sufficient for MHC Class I mediated ABC HSR. Although experience with ABC rechallenge in PTN patients are supportive of the absence of a MHC Class I response in this population, rechallenge should be viewed as a research tool only to be performed in closely monitored settings.
MOPEB002 HOW EFFECTIVELY HLA SCREANING CAN REDUCE THE EARLY DISCONTINUATION OF ABACAVIR IN REAL LIFE?
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB002)
Trottier B., Thomas R., Nguyen V.K., Machouf N.
Hypersensitivity reaction was the principal determinant of early discontinuation of ABC. Using HLA testing to validate this adverse reaction, we find that 68% of the patients clinically diagnosed as hypersensitive to ABC were not hypersensitive by genetic diagnosis. HLA identification before using ABC can drastically reduce the adverse reactions and early discontinuation of the drug.
MOPEB003 HLA-B*5701 CARRIAGE: PRELIMINARY RESULT IN A CARIBBEAN COHORT OF HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB003)
Abel S.1, Paturel L.2, Pierre-Francois S.1, Bera O.2, Beraud G.1, Liautaud B.1, Cesaire R.2, Cabie A.1
Because of reported HSR, abacavir has been less attractive in some population, particularly in limited resource country. However, in a Martinican cohort with majority of patients with black African ancestry, abacavir exposure is frequent, HSR rare, and prevalence of HLA B*5701 was low. In Caribbean region, black population without Indian ancestry could not be at high risk of HSR.
MOPEB004 ABACAVIR HYPERSENSITIVITY AND HLA-B*5701 CARRIAGE IN A CARIBBEAN COHORT
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB004)
Abel S.1, Bera O.2, Pierre-Francois S.1, Beraud G.1, Paturel L.2, Liautaud B.1, Cesaire R.2, Cabie A.1
Because of its hypersensitivity reaction, abacavir has been less attractive in some population, particularly in Africa. In a Martinican cohort with majority of black African-origin people, abacavir treatment is frequent and HSR is not as frequently reported as expected and HLA B*5701 carriage rare. We started a prospective study to confirm this result (presented in a separate abstract).
MOPEB005 LOW INCIDENCE OF ABACAVIR-ASSOCIATED HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS IN JAPANESE HIV-1-INFECTED PATIENTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB005)
Honda H., Tsukada K., Yazaki H., Tanuma J., Honda M., Gatanaga H., Teruya K., Tachikawa N., Kikuchi Y., Oka S.
This study suggests that ABC is safe in Japanese in terms of low incidence of the ABC-HSR. In the light of an easy-to-take formula of EPZ that allows one-pill, once-daily dosing, EPZ can be listed as the first line regimen in Japan.
MOPEB006 ABACAVIR HYPERSENSITIVITY AND HLA TYPING OF HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS IN TAIWAN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB006)
Sun H.-Y.1, Liu W.-C.1, Wu C.-H.1, Hung C.-C.1, Chang S.-Y.2
ABC hypersensitivity is less frequently encountered in HIV-infected Taiwanese initiating ABC-containing HAART than in Caucasians.
MOPEB007 USE OF THE ELISPOT ASSAY TO DETECT ABACAVIR- AND NEVIRAPINE-INDUCED IFN-γ RESPONSES IN PBMC FROM HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS WITH ABACAVIR OR NEVIRAPINE HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB007)
Keane N.1, Lucas A.1, Netto J.1, Almeida C.-A.1, Martin A.1, Marriott D.2, Kelleher A.2, Phillips E.3, Nolan D.1, Simon M.1
The ELISpot assay is a novel technique for exploring the immunopathogenesis of abacavir and nevirapine associated hypersensitivity. While numerous pharmacological and immunological explanations exist for negative responses, longitudinal follow up of positive responses and CD4+ and CD8+ T cell depletion studies will give further insight into the mechanism of abacavir and nevirapine immune mediated hypersensitivity.
MOPEB008 INCIDENCE OF NEVIRAPINE-ASSOCIATED HYPERSENSITIVITY REACTIONS IS DIFFERENT IN PATIENTS WITH PRIOR TREATMENT EXPERIENCE COMPARED TO TREATMENT-NAÏVE PATIENTS: THE ATHENA COHORT STUDY
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB008)
Wit F.1, Kesselring A.2, Gras L.2, Richter C.3, van der Ende M.4, Brinkman K.5, Lange J.1, de Wolf F.2, Reiss P.1, The Netherlands ATHENA Observational Cohort
Treatment-experienced patients with low pre-ART and high current CD4 counts with undetectable viral load have a similar risk for developing HSR when they switch to NVPc compared to treatment-naive patients with low CD4 counts. This suggests that NVPc may be safely initiated in such patients. However, in similar patients with a detectable viral load, it is prudent to continue adhering to current CD4 threshold guidelines.
MOPEB009 RISK FACTORS FOR NEVIRAPINE-ASSOCIATED RASH AMONG HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS WITH LOW CD4 CELL COUNTS IN RESOURCE-LIMITED SETTING
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB009)
Kiertiburanakul S.1, Sungkanuparph S.1, Charoenyingwattana A.2, Mahasirimongkol S.3, Sura T.1, Chantratita W.4
In resource-limited setting where patients were initiated NVP at low CD4 cell counts, history of drug allergy, higher CD4 cell count, and lower body weight are risk factors for NVP-associated rash. Initiation of NVP in patients with these risk needs closed monitoring.
MOPEB010 HISTORY OF DRUG ALLERGY ASSOCIATED WITH NEVIRAPINE TOXICITY AMONG AIDS PATIENTS WITH LOW BASELINE CD4 COUNT
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB010)
Maek-a-nantawat W.1, Tansuphaswadikul S.2, Eindani Aung S.1, Phonrat B.1, Aramaki M.1, Kaewkungwal J.3, Pittisuttithum P.1
It is advisable to monitor adverse events from nevirapine, including liver function tests among HIV/AIDS patients with history of drug allergy, especially sulfa allergy, and those concurrently treated with anti-tuberculous drugs.
MOPEB011 IS FOSAMPRENAVIR RELATED RASH ASSOCIATED WITH PREVIOUS NNRTI INDUCED RASH?
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB011)
Huberman M.J., Laurido M., Cassetti I.
Although rash frecuency was similar to previous reports and it was mostly mild/moderate, a higher proportion of our patients discontinued the drug probably due to our little experience with fosamprenavir at that moment. Interestingly we found a high proportion of patients with FAR and previous NNRTI related rash. We believe that this association deserves future farmacogenomic studies to determine whether NNRTI rash could predict fosamprenavir rash.
MOPEB012 TOLERABILITY OF EMTRICITABINE (FTC) IN HIV INFECTED SUBJECTS WHO SWITCH FROM LAMIVUDINE (3TC) TO FTC
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB012)
Villar del Saz S.1, Milinkovic A.2, Domingo P.3, Podzamczer D.4, Gonzalez A.5, Ocaña I.1, de Lazzari E.2, Knobel H.5, Gatell J.M.2, Clotet B.6, Ribera E.1
In terms of tolerability FTC is not equivalent to 3TC. In our cohort a non negligible percentage of 3.3% of patients had to permanently discontinue FTC returning to the previous treatment with 3TC.
MOPEB013 NO OBSERVABLE CORRELATION BETWEEN CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM SIDE EFFECTS AND EFV PLASMA CONCENTRATIONS IN JAPANESE HIV-1 INFECTED PATIENTS TREATED WITH EFV CONTAINING HAART
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB011)
Takahashi M.1, Ibe S.2, Kudaka Y.1, Okumura N.1, Hirano A.1, Suzuki T.1, Mamiya N.2, Hamaguchi M.2, Kaneda T.2
Mean EFV plasma concentrations were not significantly different between subjects with (2.45±1.08) and without (2.42±1.40 mg/ml) CNS side effects. We concluded no correlation existed between the plasma EFV concentration and the emergence of CNS side effects. Further investigations enforced with more appropriate assessment of CNS symptoms are required.
MOPEB014 VIROLOGIC SUPPRESSION AFTER HYPERLACTATAEMIA- RELATED TREATMENT INTERRUPTION IN AN AFRICAN SETTING
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB014)
Laher F., Moodley N., Maphutha M., McIntyre J., Mohapi L.
Despite good adherence and prior VL suppression to <50 copies/ml, some patients failed to suppress at 6 months after HAART re-initiation. Moreover, some who were suppressed at 6 months did not sustain suppression by 12 months. The inclusion of d4T in our first line regimen often necessitates treatment interruption for hyperlactataemia. During such treatment interruption of a Non-Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NNRTI) containing regimen, effective monotherapy and the possible development of NNRTI resistance may occur due to the long half-life of the NNRTI, which may lead to an earlier change to second line regimen.
MOPEB015 REASONS FOR SWITCHING HIGHLY ACTIVE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY (HAART) REGIMENS AMONG HIV/AIDS PATIENTS IN LOW-RESOURCE SETTINGS: THE CASE OF MBAGATHI DISTRICT HOSPITAL, KENYA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB015)
Kocholla L.1, Wangai M.2, Kusu N.2, Maundu J.2, Thuo M.2
Four years after initiating HAART at Mbagathi District Hospital, only 15.7% of patients needed to change regimens. ADRs were the primary reason, with lipodystrophy accounting for three quarters of ADR reports. Reports of hyperlactatemia and lactic acidosis warrant further investigation, particularly because identifying these conditions are challenging in resource-limited settings.
MOPEB016 INITIATION OF ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY AT HIGHER CD4+ T CELL COUNTS REDUCES INCIDENCE OF NUCLEOSIDE ANALOGUE TOXICITIES ACUTELY AND RISK FOR LATER DEVELOPMENT WITH CONTINUED USE OF THESE AGENTS IN THE HIV OUTPATIENT (HOPS) COHORT
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB016)
Lichtenstein K.1, Armon C.2, Moorman A.3, Buchacz K.3, Wood K.2, Brooks J.3, and the HOPS Investigators
Incidence of NA-associated toxicities is significantly reduced when HAART is initiated at progressively higher CD4 counts.; NA-associated toxicities occur shortly after initiation of ARV treatment (within 6-12 months).; The majority of patients (>80%) do not develop these toxicities.; If the toxicities do not develop in the first year of treatment, the risk of development of these toxicities declines with continued use of these NAs.
MOPEB017 TREATMENT SIMPLIFICATION TO AN ATAZANAVIR-CONTAINING REGIMEN: IMPACT ON PATIENT´S PERCEPTION OF ADVERSE EVENTS SEVERITY
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB017)
Gatell J.M.1, L'Italien G.2, Wirtz V.3, Odeshoo L.3, Villanueva I.4
After treatment simplification to an ATV-containing regimen, patients receiving ATV reported to perceive adverse events with less severity as compared to those remaining on their unmodified protease-inhibitor regimen.
TB
MOPEB018 → MOPEB035


MOPEB018 PEOPLE LIVING WITH HIV ARE NOT ACCESSING TB PREVENTION, DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT: LATEST DATA FROM THE TUBERCULOSIS GLOBAL MONITORING DATABASE
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB018)
Gunneberg C.1, Reid A.2, Williams B.1, Watt C.1, Floyd K.1, Hosseini M.1, Getahun H.1, Scano F.1, Dye C.1, Nunn P.1
Most countries with a generalized HIV epidemic are not monitoring intensified case-finding, treatment or prevention of tuberculosis among people living with HIV in care or on treatment. Where monitoring occurs TB is identified for treatment in 12% of those screened. Even in countries reporting these activities, most people living with HIV are failing to benefit from access to TB screening and isoniazid preventive therapy.
MOPEB019 INCIDENCE OF TUBERCULOSIS IN HIV-SEROCONVERTERS FROM DIFFERENT TRANSMISSION CATEGORIES IN SPAIN: 1982-2004
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB019)
Muga R.1, Langohr K.1, del Romero J.2, García de Olalla P.3, Quintana M.4, Ruiz I.5, Ferreros I.6, Pérez-Hoyos S.6, Cisneros J.M.7, Sanvisens A.1, del Amo J.8, GEMES (Multicenter Study Group of Spanish Seroconverters)
Important decreases in incident TB are observed in all transmission categories since the introduction of HAART in Spain. TB infection control, prophylactic therapy and uptake of HAART should be emphasized to further reduce the burden of TB among HIV+ IDUs.
MOPEB020 REINFORCEMENT OF TB SCREENING IDENTIFIES A HIGH BURDEN OF PULMONARY TUBERCULOSIS AMONG HIV/AIDS PATIENTS IN THE MULAGO IMMUNE SUPPRESSION CLINIC, UGANDA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB020)
Nakanjako D., Mwesigire D., Wanyenze R., Sempira J., Ouma J., Senkusu J., Kamya M.
Integration of TB screening into HIV/AIDS care programs facilitates PTB case diagnosis and management. We recommend strengthening of TB screening interventions in HIV/AIDS care programs both at enrollment and follow-up, especially before initiation of antiretroviral therapy, to reduce PTB-associated morbidity and mortality among HIV/AIDS patients.
MOPEB021 CORRELATION OF CLINICAL DATA WITH REACTIVITY IN THE INTERFERON-γ RELEASE ASSAY FOR TUBERCULOSIS ANTIGENS IN HIV-INFECTED PATIENTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB021)
Aichelburg M.C.1, Makristathis A.2, Breitenecker F.1, Eltz S.1, Aichelburg A.C.3, Rieger A.1, Kohrgruber N.1
The QFT appears to be highly sensitive and may reveal sub- or preclinical TB even in moderately immunocompromised HIV patients.
MOPEB022 PERFORMANCE OF A T CELL BASED ASSAY FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF TUBERCULOSIS IN HIV-INFECTED CHILDREN
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB022)
Davies M.-A.1, Connell T.2, Wood K.3, Beatty D.4, Zar H.4, Nicol M.5, Wilkinson R.6, Wilkinson K.6, Curtis N.7, Johannisen C.3, Pienaar S.3, Eley B.4
The sensitivity of an ELISPOT assay for the diagnosis of TB in HIV-infected children is high. The performance of an ELISPOT assay appears relatively unimpaired by moderate to severe HIV infection.
MOPEB023 IS RISK/BENEFIT RATIO OF ISONIAZIDE PROPHYLAXIS AMONG TST POSITIVE HIV-INDIVIDUALS THE SAME FOR THOSE WITH LOW AND HIGH CD4 COUNT? A REAL-LIFE SCENARIO
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB023)
Kowalska J.D.1, Zalewska-Schönthaler N.2, Schönthaler-Humiecka J.2, Firlag-Burkacka E.1, Horban A.1
Although TST sensitivity correlates with immunodepression, the predictive value of positive result for developing ATB is stronger for those with lower CD4. This might suggest risk/benefit ratio of INHP might not be the same for patients with different CD4 count.
MOPEB024
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB024)


MOPEB025
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB025)


MOPEB026
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB026)


MOPEB027
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB027)


MOPEB028
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB028)


MOPEB029
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB029)


MOPEB030
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB030)


MOPEB031
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB031)


MOPEB032
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB032)


MOPEB033
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB033)


MOPEB034
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB034)


MOPEB035
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB035)


Liver disease hepatitis co-infection
MOPEB036 → MOPEB063


MOPEB036
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB036)


MOPEB037
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB037)


MOPEB038
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB038)


MOPEB039
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB039)


MOPEB040
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB040)


MOPEB041
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB041)


MOPEB042
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB042)


MOPEB043
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB043)


MOPEB044
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB044)


MOPEB045
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB045)


MOPEB046
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB046)


MOPEB047
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB047)


MOPEB048
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB048)


MOPEB049
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB049)


MOPEB050
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB050)


MOPEB051
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB051)


MOPEB052
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB052)


MOPEB053
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB053)


MOPEB054
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB054)


MOPEB055
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB055)


MOPEB056
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB056)


MOPEB057
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB057)


MOPEB058
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB058)


MOPEB059 EFFICACY AND SAFETY OF FOSAMPRENAVIR/RITONAVIR (FPV/r) BID OR LOPINAVIR/RITONAVIR (LPV/r) BID IN ANTIRETROVIRAL TREATMENT-NAÏVE SUBJECTS CO-INFECTED WITH HEPATITIS B (HBV) OR C (HCV) AND HIV (THE KLEAN STUDY)
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB059)
Norris D.1, Patel L.2, Rizzardini G.3, McLeroth P.4, Domingo P.5, Kumar P.6, Clotet B.7, Yau L.2, Wannamaker P.2
Variable responses were observed in the few subjects co-infected with HBV or HCV in both treatment groups. Transaminase elevations were more common in co-infected subjects compared to subjects without co-infection. Comparison of AEs is difficult due to the limited number of co-infected subjects; however, no apparent differences in tolerability were noted between HBV/HCV negative and co-infected subjects.
MOPEB060
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB060)


MOPEB061
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB061)


MOPEB062
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB062)


MOPEB063
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB063)


Renal disease in HIV patients
MOPEB064 → MOPEB071


MOPEB064
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB064)


MOPEB065
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB065)


MOPEB066
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB066)


MOPEB067
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB067)


MOPEB068
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB068)


MOPEB069
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB069)


MOPEB070
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB070)


MOPEB071
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB071)


Neuropsychiatric manifestations
MOPEB072 → MOPEB079


MOPEB072
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB072)


MOPEB073
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB073)


MOPEB074
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB074)


MOPEB075
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB075)


MOPEB076
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB076)


MOPEB077
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB077)


MOPEB078
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB078)


MOPEB079
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB079)


HIV associated malignancy
MOPEB080 → MOPEB090


MOPEB080
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB080)


MOPEB081
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB081)


MOPEB082
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB082)


MOPEB083
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB083)


MOPEB084
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB084)


MOPEB085
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB085)


MOPEB086
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB086)


MOPEB087
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB087)


MOPEB088
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB088)


MOPEB089
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB089)


MOPEB090
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB090)


Nutrition and gastrointestinal disease
MOPEB091 → MOPEB095


MOPEB091 REDUCED ABSORPTIVE CAPACITY IS LINKED TO DIMINISHED IMMUNE COMPETENCE IN HIV
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB091)
Butler R.1, Zacharakis B.1, Ritchie B.2, Daly L.2, Hawkes J.1, Shaw D.2, Waddell R.2, Davidson G.1
The advent of the SBT allows the functional status of the entire small intestine to be evaluated. We have shown that patients with HIV appear to have a decreasing absorptive capacity as their CD4+ cell count falls to levels at which HIV treatment is required. This progression may be more marked in populations with more advanced, untreated HIV/AIDS, particularly in children. Further studies using this novel biomarker are indicated.
MOPEB092
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB092)


MOPEB093
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB093)


MOPEB094
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB094)


MOPEB095
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB095)


Miscellaneous complications of HIV
MOPEB096 → MOPEB103


MOPEB096
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB096)


MOPEB097
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB097)


MOPEB098
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB098)


MOPEB099
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB099)


MOPEB100
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB100)


MOPEB101
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB101)


MOPEB102
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB102)


MOPEB103
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB103)


Sexually transmitted infections
MOPEB104 → MOPEB107


MOPEB104
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB104)


MOPEB105
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB105)


MOPEB106
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB106)


MOPEB107
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB107)


Impact of drug use
MOPEB109 → MOPEB110


MOPEB109
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB109)


MOPEB110
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEB110)


MOPEC Track C: Biomedical prevention
Site preparedness and HIV incidence for biomedical prevention
MOPEC001 → MOPEC045


MOPEC001 HIV RNA DETECTION FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF INCIDENT HIV INFECTION IN A SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED DISEASES CLINIC IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, USA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC001)
Parta M.1, Hu Z.2, Sankar S.3, Rosenberg A.1, Follmann D.2, Polis M.4
These data are consistent with predictions of incidence/prevalence from other studies. Nonetheless, the low incidence here may be due to biased testing (loss of almost 2/3 of eligible subjects) related to the inclusion of a second informed consent. This loss reinforces current recommendations that HIV RNA testing be considered an integral part of voluntary counseling and testing without additional informed consent, since the FDA has approved an HIV RNA-based test for diagnosis. Incident HIV infection in a setting with this prevalence is often clustered (associated with sexual networks), with epidemic rather than endemic characteristics. Statistically consistent with previous reports, our data do not support abandoning attempts to identify incident infections, as clustering should be considered in analyzing the effectiveness and cost of such a program.
MOPEC002 HIV INCIDENCE AMONG ROYAL THAI ARMY CONSCRIPTS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC002)
Kana K.1, Tabprasit S.1, Chaitaveep P.1, Tienamporn P.2, Chuenchitra T.1
Estimated HIV Incidence by IgG-capture BED-EIA among conscripts induced into RTA in November of 2005 is 0.14% per year (95% Confidence Interval 0.09-0.20). The use of IgG-capture BED-EIA for the detection of recent HIV seroconversion is likely the good alternative way in the calculation of incidence estimates in RTA recruits population where prospective follow-up of persons may be difficult.
MOPEC003 THE EVALUATION OF EXPOSURE TO HIV IN THE CONTEXT OF A HIV SERODISCORDANT RELATIONSHIP
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC003)
Fox J., McClure M., Weber J., Fidler S.
Employing standardised methods for collecting and interpreting sexual behaviour in HIV-serodiscordant couples enables comparisons to be drawn. Such cohorts are heterogeneous in terms of exposure through sexual behaviour and donor viral load. This variability needs to be taken into consideration when interpreting transmission risks and comparing HEPS populations.
MOPEC004 BLOOD BORNE VIRAL TRANSMISSION NETWORKS DYNAMICS IN TWO DIFFERENT HIGH-RISK POPULATIONS IN SAN FRANCISCO
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC004)
Telles-Dias P.1, Hahn J.2, Lum P.3, Ellman A.4, Martin J.4, Deeks S.3, Busch M.5, Currie S.6, Page-Shafer K.7
Results suggest that the epidemiology of HCV, and possible other blood borne infections like HIV, varies between vulnerable populations in SF. This variation may be associated with social mixing, or due to temporal changes in the dominant circulating virus. Regardless of the mechanism for the cohort-specific differences in HCV, it is clear that unique HCV (and possibly HIV) epidemics exist in SF. These findings might have significant implications for how blood borne virus infections could be controlled on a population level and how they are treated on an individual level.
MOPEC005
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC005)


MOPEC006
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC006)


MOPEC007
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC007)


MOPEC008
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC008)


MOPEC009
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC009)


MOPEC010
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC010)


MOPEC011
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC011)


MOPEC012
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC012)


MOPEC013
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC013)


MOPEC014
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC014)


MOPEC015 A MOLECULAR SURVEY OF THE INDONESIAN HIV EPIDEMIC CONFIRMS DYNAMIC TRANSMISSION BETWEEN VULNERABLE POPULATIONS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC015)
Ryan C.1, Merati T.P.2, Turnbull S.1, Wirawan D.3, Bakta I.M.3, Otto B.2, Crowe S.1, Oelrichs R.1
The molecular analysis is not consistent with multiple isolated epidemics but rather supports behavioral studies indicating overlapping vulnerabilities and the absence of significant barriers to geographic spread. The Indonesian HIV epidemic continues to be dominated by CRF01_AE virus.
MOPEC016
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC016)


MOPEC017
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC017)


MOPEC018
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC018)


MOPEC019
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC019)


MOPEC020
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC020)


MOPEC021
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC021)


MOPEC022
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC022)


MOPEC023
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC023)


MOPEC024
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC024)


MOPEC025
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC025)


MOPEC026
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC026)


MOPEC027
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC027)


MOPEC028 ASSESSING THE SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS THAT DRIVE HIV/AIDS EPIDEMIC IN FOUR COASTAL AREAS OF AKWA IBOM STATE, NIGERIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC028)
Iboro N.1, Udoh J.I.2, Samuel I.3, Alpha Medical Services
It can be concluded from this study that the high HIV prevention in the rural coastal areas is due to the activities of itinerary fishermen and traders who engage in unprotected multiple sexual activities during their on-shore visit. Interventions to create awareness and promote condom use could be useful in reducing the high prevalence and mitigating the impacts of the epidemic.
MOPEC029
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC029)


MOPEC030
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC030)


MOPEC031 CHALLENGES IN THE SELECTION OF THE OPTIMAL REGULATORY PATHWAY FOR MICROBICIDES: THE CAPACITIES OF AFRICAN NRA AND INTERNATIONAL APPROVALS
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC031)
Brabazon C.1, Novogrodsky N.1, Bains A.2, Caplan G.2
The capacity discourse needs to focus on drug approval and monitoring. Failure to consider the regulatory approval process for microbicides during development has the potential to delay the use of a promising agent for years. The WHO must continue to develop the capacity of African NRA so that the in-country approval process is expedited and harmonized.
MOPEC032
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC032)


MOPEC033 CLINICAL PRACTICE DURING A PRE SCREENING TRIAL FOR A PHASE I HIV VACCINE IN LUSAKA, ZAMBIA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC033)
Kancheya N.1, Vwalika C.1, Kilembe W.2, Henderson F.1, Fast P.3, Allen S.4, Zambia Emory HIV Research Project
Recruitment of paticipants for vaccine trials is possible with screening of healthy concordant couples from CVCT in high HIV prevalence areas.
MOPEC034
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC034)


MOPEC035
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC035)


MOPEC036
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC036)


MOPEC037
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC037)


MOPEC038
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC038)


MOPEC039
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC039)


MOPEC040
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC040)


MOPEC041
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC041)


MOPEC042 CHALLENGES WITH RISK REDUCTION BEHAVIOR AMONG HIV DISCORDANT COUPLES IN A CARIBBEAN ISLAND
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC042)
Quava-Jones A.1, Bartholomew C.2
Forty eight percent of HIV discordant couples continued to engage in high risk sexual behavior despite repeated counseling on behavior change and risk reduction. Thirty five (7%) seroconversions occurred during this period. We found no correlation between educational achievement and behavior change in this cohort.
MOPEC043
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC043)


MOPEC044
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC044)


MOPEC045 HIV RISK PERCEPTIONS AMONG WOMEN PARTICIPATING IN A MICROBICIDE FEASIBILITY STUDY IN MWANZA, TANZANIA: IMPLICATIONS FOR FUTURE UPTAKE OF VAGINAL MICROBICIDES
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. MOPEC045)
Lees S.1, Desmond N.2, Chiduo B.3, Vallely A.4, Kasindi S.3, Cook C.1, Shagi C.5, Hayes R.6, Microbicides Development Programme
Given that knowledge of HIV was generally good, women attributed their own HIV risk to sociocultural factors, particularly their inability to insist on condom use due to gender inequalities. This indicates that the availability of an effective vaginal microbicide could help women reduce their own vulnerability due to partner behaviour. However, given the influence of wider sociocultural factors on risk perceptions it is important to explore how these will impact on microbicide acceptability and conversely how this female controlled method of prevention may change risk perceptions and, ultimately, behaviour. This is being explored during the clinical trial.
Prevention of Mother-to-Child Transmission
TUAX101 → TUAX105


TUAX101 PREVENTION OF MOTHER-TO-CHILD TRANSMISSION OF HIV-1 THROUGH BREASTFEEDING BY TREATING MOTHERS PROPHYLACTICALLY WITH TRIPLE ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA - THE MITRA PLUS STUDY
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. TUAX101)
Kilewo C.1, Karlsson K.2, Ngarina M.1, Massawe A.1, Lyamuya E.1, Lipyoga R.1, Msemo G.1, Swai A.1, Mhalu F.1, Biberfeld G.2
These results show a low HIV-1 transmission rate for mothers given ZDV + 3TC + NVP in late pregnancy and during six months of breastfeeding. The strategy can be adopted by women in developing countries who intend to breast-feed their infants and has the advantage that mothers with low CD4 cell counts will benefit from the treatment for their own health.
TUAX102 AMATA STUDY: EFFECTIVENESS OF ANTIRETROVIRAL THERAPY IN BREASTFEEDING MOTHERS TO PREVENT POST-NATAL VERTICAL TRANSMISSION IN RWANDA
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. TUAX102)
Arendt V.1, Ndimubanzi P.2, Vyankandondera J.3, Ndayisaba G.2, Muganda j.4, Courteille O.2, Rutanga C.2, Havuga E.2, Dhont N.2, Mujawamassiga A.2, Omes C.2, Peltier A.2
Breastfeeding under triple antiretroviral therapy in children born to HIV-1 infected mothers is a safe way of avoiding HIV-1 infection in the baby while keeping the benefits of breastfeeding and avoiding the stigmatisation and risks of artificial feeding.
TUAX103 HIGH UPTAKE OF EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING AND REDUCED POST-NATAL HIV TRANSMISSION: PROSPECTIVE RESULTS FROM THE ZAMBIA EXCLUSIVE BREASTFEEDING STUDY
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. TUAX103)
Kuhn L.1, Aldrovandi G.2, Sinkala M.3, Semrau K.4, Kankasa C.5, Walter J.1, Kasonde P.5, Vwalika C.3, Mwiya M.5, Scott N.4, Thea D.4, Zambia Exclusive Breastfeeding Study (ZEBS)
High uptake of EBF can be achieved with a modest counseling intervention. Non-EBF more than doubles the risk of postnatal HIV transmission. Programs to encourage EBF for women in low resource settings should be supported as a matter of priority.
TUAX104
IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. TUAX104)


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IAS Conf HIV Pathog Treat 2007 Jul 22-25;4th:(abstract no. TUAX105)



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