In the journal the authors said: "Our data establish that passive infusion of single broadly neutralising antibodies can have profound effects on HIV viraemia in humans."
But because of the virus's ability to mutate rapidly, in some patients it was able to outwit the therapy by changing structure over time.
To overcome this scientists suggest using this treatment alongside current drugs or together with other antibodies.
'Immune jolt'
Prof Michel Nussenzweig of the Rockefeller University in New York, told BBC News: "This is different to treatment out there already on two counts.
"First because it comes from a human - so it is natural in that respect.
"And secondly it opens up the possibility of giving the patient's own weakened immune system a jolt.