HIV/AIDS pathogenesis and treatment: new twists and turns

Curr Opin Immunol. 1991 Aug;3(4):537-42. doi: 10.1016/0952-7915(91)90017-u.

Abstract

This review focuses on some new insights into human immunodeficiency virus pathogenesis, as it affects CD4 lymphocytes and other key cells in the immune system. It also critically reviews recent progress in anti-retroviral therapy.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / drug therapy*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / etiology
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / immunology
  • CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes / immunology
  • Didanosine / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Lymphocyte Depletion
  • Trichosanthin / therapeutic use
  • Zalcitabine / therapeutic use
  • Zidovudine / adverse effects
  • Zidovudine / therapeutic use

Substances

  • Zidovudine
  • Trichosanthin
  • Zalcitabine
  • Didanosine