Inflammatory and Immune Mechanisms for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease in HIV

Laura Hmiel, Suyu Zhang, Laventa M. Obare, Marcela Araujo de Oliveira Santana, Celestine N. Wanjalla, Boghuma K. Titanji, Corrilynn O. Hileman, Shashwatee Bagchi

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Abstract

Atherosclerotic vascular disease disproportionately affects persons living with HIV (PLWH) compared to those without. The reasons for the excess risk include dysregulated immune response and inflammation related to HIV infection itself, comorbid conditions, and co-infections. Here, we review an updated understanding of immune and inflammatory pathways underlying atherosclerosis in PLWH, including effects of viral products, soluble mediators and chemokines, innate and adaptive immune cells, and important co-infections. We also present potential therapeutic targets which may reduce cardiovascular risk in PLWH.

Original languageEnglish
Article number7266
JournalInternational journal of molecular sciences
Volume25
Issue number13
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2024

Keywords

  • HIV
  • T lymphocytes
  • adaptive immune system
  • atherosclerosis
  • cardiovascular disease
  • immune system
  • inflammation
  • innate immune system
  • mechanisms
  • monocytes/macrophages

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