Journal of AIDS & Clinical Research

The Use of Ultra-Sensitive Molecular Assays in HIV Cure-Related Research

Abstract

Catherine Kibirige

Ultra-sensitive laboratory assays based on the Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) are playing an increasingly important role in HIV cure-related research. This article reviews the different assays available and how they have evolved. There is a great need for their standardization and for the establishment of reference reagents and testing algorithms to evaluate potential HIV cure-related treatments.