Journal of Capital Medical University ›› 2012, Vol. 33 ›› Issue (5): 625-628.doi: 10.3969/j.issn.1006-7795.2012.05.014

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Progress in studies on the role of cytokine in pathogenesis and treatment of HIV infection

ZHANG Mei, WU Hao, ZHANG Hong-wei   

  1. Department of Infectious Diseases,Beijing Youan Hospital,Capital Medical University,Beijing 100069, China
  • Received:2012-07-19 Revised:1900-01-01 Online:2012-10-21 Published:2012-10-21

Abstract: Immune activation is an important feature of HIV infection. CD4 T-cell immune activation is driven by homeostatic response and inflammation, while CD8 T cell immune activation is driven by HIV replication and inflammation. Interleukin-7(IL-7), type I interferon and inflammatory cytokines play an important role in the pathogenesis of HIV infection. The role of γc cytokines and interferon alpha in the treatment of HIV infection is still in clinical research stage, which will be helpful for the recovery of immune cells.

Key words: HIV infection, immune activation, cytokines

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