Endothelial activation markers are linked to HIV status and are independent of antiretroviral therapy and lipoatrophy

Objectives: To assess the association of inflammatory and endothelial activation biomarkers with the presence of lipoatrophy in HIV-infected subjects and to examine the role of HIV, antiretroviral therapy (ART), and metabolic parameters in endothelial activation and inflammation. Design: Prospective, cross-sectional study including 4 groups: HIV+ on ART with HIV-1 RNA