Just saw this article.
Treatment for feline leukemia virus
http://winnfelinehealth.blogspot.com/2012/01/treatment-for-feline-leukemia-virus.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+CatHealthNewsFromTheWinnFelineFoundation+%28Cat+Health+News+from+the+Winn+Feline+Foundation%29
Feline leukemia virus is a retrovirus of cats
that can cause cancer, anemia and immunosuppression. Currently, no effective
treatment for FeLV infection exists. These researchers investigated the
usefulness of an anti-retroviral drug called raltegrevir that was developed for
treatment of HIV in humans. The researchers tested the drug in a laboratory
setting for potential toxicity to feline cells, as well as the ability to
inhibit the replication of FeLV in these cells. It was found that, at least in
cell culture, this drug inhibited virus replication and did not cause toxic
changes to the feline cells. The researchers speculate that this drug could be
used to reduce virus replication in FeLV-infected cats to the point that their
own immune system could eliminate the virus, effectively curing the infection.
Many more studies are needed, but this research offers a promising first step.
[MK]
Will be something we will definitely want to follow
Sharyl
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