Human IgM antibody that induces apoptosis in HIV-infected cells and therapeutic agent for HIV infection

摘要

A monoclonal antibody falling within the category of human IgM which specifically recognizes HIV-infected cells and induces apoptosis is obtained. Using the obtained antibody, it is intended to provide a remedy for patients suffering from HIV-infection, which contains as the active ingredient a human IgM antibody capable of specifically reacting with HIV-infected cells, inducing apoptosis in the infected cells and thus disrupting the cells, etc.