The role of CAMKK2 polymorphisms in HIV-associated sensory neuropathy in South Africans
Human immunodeficiency virus-associated sensory neuropathy (HIV-SN) is a common neurological complication of HIV infection. It affected 57% of South African patients whose antiretroviral therapy (ART) included stavudine and was influenced by genotypes of the P2X-block (P2X7R, P2X4R and CAMKK2). We investigate associations between HIV-SN and P2X-block genotypes in patients who never received stavudine. An adjacent gene, ANAPC5, was included.75 HIV+ individuals were assessed using the Brief Peripheral Neuropathy Screen before treatment and after 6-8 months on stavudine-free regimens.
Source: Journal of the Neurological Sciences - Category: Neurology Authors: Jessica Gaff, Prinisha Pillay, Catherine Cherry, Simon M. Laws, Patricia Price, Peter Kamerman Source Type: research
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