NIH R01 · 2024
Human/Animal Brain Chimera in drugs of abuse and HIV
Abstract: Drugs of abuse are a significant comorbidity among people living with HIV. Methamphetamine (Meth), in particular, is a potent psychostimulant frequently abused in the HIV/AIDS population. Both HIV and Meth are risk factors for cognitive decline even in the era of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART). The mechanism(s) that drive and/or contribute to this cognitive decline, collectively known as HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Impairment (HAND), are not entirely clear nor is the impact of Meth on HIV reservoir. Meth itself enhances HIV replication. We will use two innovative humanized animal models to address the interface between glial cells, Meth and HIV reservoir.…
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