It is generally acknowledged that reactive oxygen species (ROS) play crucial roles in a
variety of natural processes in cells. If increased to levels which cannot be neutralized by the …

Infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1) causes chronic ongoing
inflammation in HIV-1 seropositive individuals as shown by high plasma levels of …

Oxidative stress, defined as the imbalance between the oxidant and antioxidant systems, is
thought to be associated with the progression of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) …

This review describes the potential role of oxidative stress as a cofactor of disease
progression from asymptomatic human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection to the …

The purpose of this review is to analyze the role of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in the
pathogenesis of viral infections, an area of research that has recently gained momentum …

Background: in response to a variety of stimuli, phagocytes release large quantities of
reactive oxygen species (ROS), which are essential for bacterial killing. However, excessive …

HIV infection affects various parts of the immune system, including the CD4+ lymphocytes
and mononuclear phagocytes, and causes a progressive immunodeficiency. This renders …

Evidence has accumulated suggesting that HIV-infected patients are under chronic oxidative
stress. Perturbations to the antioxidant defense system, including changes in levels of …

Neurological disorders represent one of the most common disturbances accompanying HIV
infection. In the past few years, highly antiretroviral active therapy has significantly reduced …

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected individuals are suffering from systemic
oxidative stress. Reactive oxygen species act as second messengers for the activation of …