Abstract: Therapeutic compositions comprising one or more agents that inhibit the Nef-PAK2 interface, and methods of administering those therapeutic compositions to model, treat, reduce resistance to treatment, prevent, and diagnose a condition/disease associated with HIV-infection or a related clinical condition thereof, are disclosed.

Abstract: EMAPII is a monocyte- and endothelial cell-activating protein with prominent pro-apoptotic activity on endothelial and epithelial cells. Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing endothelial and epithelial apoptosis induced by EMAPII. More particularly, provided herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing Influenza A virus (IAV)-induced weight loss, impairment of blood oxygenation, lung edema, and endothelial/epithelial apoptosis associated with IAV infections. In addition, anti-EMAPII therapy provides a novel complementary treatment strategy to existing anti-viral and anti-inflammatory approaches.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating HIV infection, including retention of HIV+ T cells in viral reservoirs such as lymph nodes. More particularly, provided herein are methods in which an effective amount of a HIV Nef pathway inhibitor (e.g., anti-Nef agent) is administered to a subject in need thereof, whereby administration of the inhibitor treats HIV infection in the subject, decreases retention of HIV+ T cells in lymph nodes, and increases migration of HIV+ T cells from lymph nodes.

Abstract: EMAPII is a monocyte- and endothelial cell-activating protein with prominent pro-apoptotic activity on endothelial and epithelial cells. Provided herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing endothelial and epithelial apoptosis induced by EMAPII. More particularly, provided herein are compositions and methods for treating or preventing Influenza A virus (IAV)-induced weight loss, impairment of blood oxygenation, lung edema, and endothelial/epithelial apoptosis associated with IAV infections.

Abstract: Provided herein are methods of treating HIV infection, including retention of HIV+ T cells in viral reservoirs such as lymph nodes. More particularly, provided herein are methods in which an effective amount of a HIV Nef pathway inhibitor (e.g., anti-Nef agent) is administered to a subject in need thereof, whereby administration of the inhibitor treats HIV infection in the subject, decreases retention of HIV+ T cells in lymph nodes, and increases migration of HIV+ T cells from lymph nodes.