| Literature DB >> 25501615 |
Lisa Rahangdale1, Kristina De Paris, Angela D M Kashuba, Julie A E Nelson, Mackenzie Cottrell, Craig Sykes, Cindi Emerson, Steven L Young, Trenton Stevens, Kristine B Patterson, Myron S Cohen.
Abstract
: A comparative analysis of cellular and soluble markers of immune activation in HIV-infected women on combination antiretroviral therapy showed that the upper genital tract (UGT) compared to the lower female genital tract was characterized by higher frequencies of potential HIV target cells and increased inflammatory molecules. Despite the activated UGT milieu, HIV RNA could not be detected in paired samples of plasma, cervicovaginal or endometrial lavage. As antiretroviral concentrations were ≥3-fold higher in the endometrium than in the lower genital tract, high antiretroviral penetration and/or metabolism may limit viral replication in the UGT.Entities:
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Year: 2015 PMID: 25501615 PMCID: PMC4334681 DOI: 10.1097/QAI.0000000000000480
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr ISSN: 1525-4135 Impact factor: 3.731