HIV-1 Tat is present in the serum of people living with HIV-1 despite viral suppression - Université des Antilles
Journal Articles International Journal of Infectious Diseases Year : 2024

HIV-1 Tat is present in the serum of people living with HIV-1 despite viral suppression

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Objectives: Despite successful human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) control with combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), individuals with HIV still face health risks, including cancers, cardiovascular and neurocognitive diseases. An HIV protein, Tat, is potentially involved in these HIV-related diseases. Previous studies demonstrated circulating Tat in the blood of untreated people with HIV. Here, we measured Tat levels in the serum of cART-treated people with HIV to examine the effect of cART on Tat production. Methods: Serum samples from 63 HIV-positive and 20 HIV-seronegative individuals were analyzed using an ELISA assay that detected Tat concentrations above 2.5 ng/mL. Results: Among HIV-positive individuals, the Tat level ranged from 0 to 14 ng/mL. 25.4% (16 out of 63) exceeded the 2.5 ng/mL cut-off, with a median HIV Tat level of 4. 518 [3.329-8.120] ng/mL. No correlation was revealed between Tat levels and CD4 + T cell counts, serum HIV RNA, p24 antigen, or anti-Tat levels. Conclusions: Despite cART, circulating HIV Tat persists and may contribute to HIV-related diseases. This emphasizes the need for further research on the mechanisms of Tat action in non-infected cells where it can penetrate upon circulation in the blood.

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hal-04728565 , version 1 (09-10-2024)

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Anna Shmakova, Ivan Tsimailo, Yana Kozhevnikova, Laurence Gérard, David Boutboul, et al.. HIV-1 Tat is present in the serum of people living with HIV-1 despite viral suppression. International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2024, 142, pp.106994. ⟨10.1016/j.ijid.2024.106994⟩. ⟨hal-04728565⟩
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