Beyond the Brain: The Role of Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor in Viroimmune Responses to Antiretroviral Therapy among People Living with HIV with and without Alcohol Use

Conclusion:
Hazardous alcohol use was associated with BDNF alterations, which in turn were linked to a limited response to ART in terms of viral suppression and CD4 count improvements.

Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - September 17, 2014 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Miguez-Burbano, M. J., Espinoza, L., Bueno, D., Vargas, M., Trainor, A. B., Quiros, C., Lewis, J. E., Asthana, D. Tags: Antiretroviral Therapy Source Type: research