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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4-12 |
Number of pages | 9 |
Journal | Vestnik Rossiǐskoǐ akademii meditsinskikh nauk / Rossiǐskaia akademiia meditsinskikh nauk |
Issue number | 9 |
State | Published - 1 Dec 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |
ID: 34718087