Plasma Cytokine Levels in Tanzanian HIV-1 — Infected Adults and the Effect of Antiretroviral Treatment.

Authors :: Haissman, Judith M.
Vestergaard, Lasse S.
Sembuche, Samuel
Erikstrup, Christian
Mmbando, Bruno
Mtullu, Samuel
Lemnge, Martha M.
Gerstoft, Jan
Ullum, Henrik
Source :: JAIDS: Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes. 12/1/2009, Vol. 52 Issue 4, p493-497. 5p.
Publication Year :: 2009
Abstract: The article presents a study which investigates the level of immune activation in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) uninfected and HIV-infected individuals after antiretroviral treatment (ART) in sub-Saharan Africa. It was found out that tumor necrosis factor, monocyte chemotactic protein-1, and IL-1 receptor antagonist were higher in HIV infected individuals than the HIV-uninfected people. In addition, it shows that ART decreases cytokines close to the levels of the HIV-uninfected individuals.

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