期刊
CURRENT HIV/AIDS REPORTS
卷 9, 期 3, 页码 200-205出版社
SPRINGER
DOI: 10.1007/s11904-012-0123-y
关键词
HIV; Atherosclerosis; Immune dysregulation; Inflammation
HIV + patients face a heightened risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which cannot be fully explained by traditional risk factors or antiretroviral therapy (ART)related cardiotoxicity. Increasing evidence suggests a significant contribution of HIV-specific immune dysregulation to atherosclerosis. HIV-specific immune dysregulation may have the following atherogenic effects: 1) activation of endothelial and immune cells; 2) enhancement of the percentage of circulating atherogenic immune cell subsets; and 3) modification of lipid function. Efforts are underway to link immune dysregulation markers with validated CVD endpoints and to identify genetic predispositions for HIVinduced atherogenesis. Moreover, immune suppressants are under evaluation in HIV + patients to attempt modification of immune-mediated CVD risk. Taken together, these studies will enhance understanding of CVD risk stratification and reduction strategies in HIV.
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