Oxidative Stress during HIV Infection: Mechanisms and Consequences

Alexander V. Ivanov, Vladimir T. Valuev-Elliston, Olga N. Ivanova, Sergey N. Kochetkov, Elizaveta S. Starodubova, Birke Bartosch, Maria G. Isaguliants

Research output: Contribution to journalReview articlepeer-review

274 Citations (Scopus)
8 Downloads (Pure)

Abstract

It is generally acknowledged that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play crucial roles in a variety of natural processes in cells. If increased to levels which cannot be neutralized by the defense mechanisms, they damage biological molecules, alter their functions, and also act as signaling molecules thus generating a spectrum of pathologies. In this review, we summarize current data on oxidative stress markers associated with human immunodeficiency virus type-1 (HIV-1) infection, analyze mechanisms by which this virus triggers massive ROS production, and describe the status of various defense mechanisms of the infected host cell. In addition, we have scrutinized scarce data on the effect of ROS on HIV-1 replication. Finally, we present current state of knowledge on the redox alterations as crucial factors of HIV-1 pathogenicity, such as neurotoxicity and dementia, exhaustion of CD4+/CD8+ T-cells, predisposition to lung infections, and certain side effects of the antiretroviral therapy, and compare them to the pathologies associated with the nitrosative stress.

Original languageEnglish
Article number8910396
JournalOxidative Medicine and Cellular Longevity
Volume2016
Issue numberS
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2016

Field of Science*

  • 1.6 Biological sciences

Publication Type*

  • 1.1. Scientific article indexed in Web of Science and/or Scopus database

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Oxidative Stress during HIV Infection: Mechanisms and Consequences'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this