Chemical Liberated By Leaky Gut May Allow HIV To Infect The Brain, Scientists Find

Monday, August 18, 2008 - 22:14 in Health & Medicine

A chemical released by the gut in HIV-infected patients appears to help the virus evade the blood brain barrier and infect the brain, researchers show. The finding could lead to strategies for preventing HIV-associated dementia.

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