• N. A. Belyakov
  • S. V. Medvedev
  • T. N. Trofimova
  • V. V. Rassokhln
  • N. Ye Dementeva
  • S. A. Shelomov

Mechanisms of HlV transportation through blood-brain barrier, vascular plexus and interaction with cerebral cells having CD-4-receptors, CCR-5- and CXCR-4-coreceptors were studied. Cerebral damage developed through latent and acute periods also known as HIV-encephalopathy, HIV-associated neurocognitive dysfunction etc. Cerebral lesions are caused by a variety of chemical agents from pro-inflammatory cytokines to toxic HIV-proteins resulting in development of HIV-dementia through several years. Even early stage of this process revealed significant disturbances of glucose metabolism and evoked potentials EEG alterations which can serve as a marker of HIV-infection. Genetic differences ofHWin blood and spinal liquor with different drug resistance were revealed implying a new approach to therapy development.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4-12
Number of pages9
JournalVestnik Rossiǐskoǐ akademii meditsinskikh nauk / Rossiǐskaia akademiia meditsinskikh nauk
Issue number9
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2012
Externally publishedYes

    Scopus subject areas

  • Medicine(all)

    Research areas

  • Brain, Cognitive dysfunction, HIV, Pathogenesis

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