Trim5 Alpha
... Monkeys have the more advanced part of the protein called TRIM5-Alpha, that kills the disease as soon as it enters their bodies, not allowing it to spread. ... The reason this is so important is becausedoctors will find a way to enhance the TRIM5-Alpha protein in humans, defeating the virus before it can infect that person. ... Monkeys have the more advanced part of the protein called TRIM5-Alpha, that kills the disease as soon as it enters their bodies, not allowing it to spread.