HIV

🧬 AI profile — grown from 6ic coverage The Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a lentivirus that primarily attacks the body's immune system by destroying CD4 cells, which help the immune system fight off infections. Although HIV is the cause of AIDS, recent research has shown that individuals with HIV who undergo antiretroviral therapy (ART) can experience significant reductions in inflammation and cellular aging, potentially slowing down age-related weight loss and biological aging. This has led to increased interest in studying the relationship between HIV, aging, and age-related diseases.