Production of Stable Cell Lines on the Basis of the Cultured RPMI 8866 B-Cells with Constant and Inducible Expression of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus Tat Protein

Abstract

Highly-efficient antiretroviral therapy allows controlling human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and preventing the development of immunodeficiency. However, the patients who receive therapy may develop different complications, including B-cell lymphomas. One of oncogenesis’ mechanisms in HIV-infected patients is associated with the activity of the viral Tat protein, which is able to penetrate into B-cells. In order to study the effect of the Tat protein on B-cells, a report is given on the production and characterization of the cell lines based on the cultured RPMI 8866 B-cell line demonstrating constant and inducible expression of the Tat protein.