Neurological adaptations to the presence of toxic HIV protein

Nearly half of HIV infected patients suffer from impaired neurocognitive function. The HIV protein transactivator of transcription (Tat) is an important contributor to HIV neuropathogenesis because it is a potent neurotoxin that continues to be produced despite treatment with antiretroviral therapy.

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January 30, 2016 | Categories: Health and Medicine, Neuroscience Research | Tags: AIDS, health, HIV, immunology, infectious diseases, medicine, neurobiology, neurology, peer reviewed, public health, science | Leave a comment