Abstract
This Commentary explores the possible role for YKL-40, a secreted mammalian chitinase-like protein, as a predictive biomarker for SIV encephalitis (SIVE) and HIV encephalitis (HIVE).
MeSH terms
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Adipokines
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Animals
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Biomarkers / analysis*
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Chitinase-3-Like Protein 1
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Encephalitis, Viral / diagnosis*
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Glycoproteins / metabolism*
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HIV
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HIV Infections / complications*
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Humans
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Lectins
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Simian Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
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Simian Immunodeficiency Virus
Substances
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Adipokines
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Biomarkers
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CHI3L1 protein, human
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Chitinase-3-Like Protein 1
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Glycoproteins
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Lectins