scholarly journals Anti Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) Agents 1. Discovery of Benzyl Phenyl Ethers as New HIV-1 Inhibitors in Vitro

2009 ◽  
Vol 57 (1) ◽  
pp. 84-86 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hui-Ling Dai ◽  
Wu-Qing Liu ◽  
Hui Xu ◽  
Liu-Meng Yang ◽  
Min Lv ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Phenyl Ethers ◽  
Hiv 1 ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

scholarly journals HIV-1LAI Nef blocks the development of hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells into myeloid-erythroid lineage cells

2021 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wei Zou ◽  
Juanjuan Xing ◽  
Shijie Zou ◽  
Mei Jiang ◽  
Xinping Chen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Progenitor Cells ◽  
Cell Loss ◽  
Underlying Mechanism ◽  
Humanized Mice ◽  
Hematopoietic Stem ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv 1 ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

Abstract Background A variety of hematopoietic abnormalities are commonly seen in human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infected individuals despite antiviral therapy, but the underlying mechanism remains elusive. Nef plays an important role in HIV-1 induced T cell loss and disease progression, but it is not known whether Nef participates in other hematopoietic abnormalities associated with infection. Results In the current study we investigated the influence of HIV-1LAI Nef (LAI Nef) on the development of hematopoietic stem/progenitor cells (HSPCs) into myeloid-erythroid lineage cells, and found that nef expression in HSPCs blocked their differentiation both in vitro and in humanized mice reconstituted with nef-expressing HSPCs. Conclusions Our novel findings demonstrate LAI Nef compromised the development of myeloid-erythroid lineage cells, and therapeutics targeting Nef would be promising in correcting HIV-1 associated hematopoietic abnormalities.

Induction of Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1 Replication by Human Herpesvirus 8

2001 ◽  
Vol 125 (6) ◽  
pp. 785-789 ◽  
Author(s):  
Maria Mercader ◽  
Brian J. Nickoloff ◽  
Kimberly E. Foreman
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
T Cells ◽  
B Cell ◽  
Human Herpesvirus ◽  
Human Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Herpesvirus 8 ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv 1 ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

Abstract Background.—Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1)–infected individuals are commonly infected with herpesviruses, including cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus, varicella-zoster virus, and human herpesvirus 8 (HHV-8, also known as Kaposi sarcoma–associated herpesvirus [KSHV]). Previous studies have demonstrated that coinfection with herpesviruses can modulate HIV-1 replication. This can occur either through direct interaction between the 2 viruses or through secondary effects resulting from the release of cellular factors in response to infection. Objective.—To investigate HIV-1 replication in the presence and absence of HHV-8. Design and Methods.—HIV-1 replication was analyzed following culture of HIV-1–infected CD4+ T cells in the presence of HHV-8 infected B-cell lines or control, uninfected B-cell lines. To confirm and extend the results of these in vitro studies, HIV-1–infected T cells were injected into human skin transplanted onto severe combined immunodeficient mice. The human skin was also injected with purified HHV-8 or phosphate-buffered saline as a control and HIV replication measured in biopsy specimens taken 5 to 8 days later. Results and Conclusions.—The results demonstrated a significant increase in HIV-1 replication in the presence of HHV-8 in both the in vitro and in vivo model systems. Although the mechanism responsible for HHV-8 induction of HIV-1 replication remains to be identified, the results indicate that these 2 viruses may interact at the molecular level in coinfected patients, resulting in increased HIV-1 viral load.

scholarly journals Inhibition of productive human immunodeficiency virus-1 infection by cobalamins

Blood ◽  
1995 ◽  
Vol 86 (4) ◽  
pp. 1281-1287 ◽  
Author(s):  
JB Weinberg ◽  
DL Sauls ◽  
MA Misukonis ◽  
DC Shugars
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Blood Monocytes ◽  
Inhibitory Effects ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Normal Human ◽  
Enzyme Cofactors ◽  
Hiv 1 ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

Various cobalamins act as important enzyme cofactors and modulate cellular function. We investigated cobalamins for their abilities to modify productive human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection of hematopoietic cells in vitro. We show that hydroxocobalamin (OH-Cbl), methylcobalamin (Me-Cbl), and adenosylcobalamin Ado-Cbl (Ado-Cbl) inhibit HIV-1 infection of normal human blood monocytes and lymphocytes. The inhibitory effects were noted when analyzing the monocytotropic strains HIV-1-BaL and HIV-1-ADA as well as the lymphocytotropic strain HIV-1-LAI. Cobalamins did not modify binding of gp120 to CD4 or block early steps in viral life cycle, inhibit reverse transcriptase, inhibit induction of HIV-1 expression from cells with established or latent infection, or modify monocyte interferon-alpha production. Because of the ability to achieve high blood and tissue levels of cobalamins in vivo and the general lack of toxicity, cobalamins should be considered as potentially useful agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection.

scholarly journals Infection of Human Marrow Stroma by Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) Is Both Required and Sufficient for HIV-1–Induced Hematopoietic Suppression In Vitro: Demonstration by Gene Modification of Primary Human Stroma

Blood ◽  
1997 ◽  
Vol 90 (5) ◽  
pp. 1787-1798 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ingrid Bahner ◽  
Karen Kearns ◽  
Sunita Coutinho ◽  
Earl H. Leonard ◽  
Donald B. Kohn
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Stromal Cells ◽  
Stromal Cell ◽  
Cellular Proliferation ◽  
Cell Layer ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Cell Layers ◽  
Hiv 1 ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

Abstract Patients with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection often present with bone marrow (BM) failure that may affect all hematopoietic lineages. It is presently unclear whether this failure reflects a direct viral impairment of the CD34+ hematopoietic progenitor cells or whether the virus affects the BM microenvironment. To study the effects of HIV-1 on the BM microenvironment, we examined the stromal cell monolayers in long-term BM culture (LTBMC), which are the in vitro equivalent of the hematopoietic microenvironment. We assessed the hematopoietic support function (HSF ) of human stromal layers by determining the cellular proliferation and colony-forming ability of hematopoietic progenitors from BM cells grown on the stromal layers. We show that the HSF is reduced by in vitro infection of the human stromal cell layer by a monocytotropic isolate of HIV-1 (JR-FL). There is no loss of HSF when the stromal cell layer is resistant to HIV-1 replication, either using murine stromal cell layers that are innately resistant to HIV-1 infection or using human stromal cells genetically modified to express a gene that inhibits HIV-1 replication (an RRE decoy). Decreased HSF was seen using either human or murine hematopoietic cells, if the stromal cells were human cells that were susceptible to HIV-1 infection. These in vitro studies implicate HIV-1 replication in the stroma as the essential component causing decreased hematopoietic cell production in HIV-1 infection.

scholarly journals Persistent polyclonal lymphocytosis in human immunodeficiency virus-1- infected patients

Blood ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 81 (11) ◽  
pp. 3015-3021 ◽  
Author(s):  
R Zambello ◽  
L Trentin ◽  
C Agostini ◽  
P Francia di Celle ◽  
E Francavilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Interleukin 2 ◽  
Cell Receptor ◽  
Lymphoproliferative Disease ◽  
Lymphocyte Function ◽  
Phenotypic Analysis ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv 1 ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

Abstract In this study we describe the clinical, morphologic, immunologic, and genetic features of a chronic peripheral blood lymphocytosis associated with posttraumatic splenectomy in patients with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection. Among a series of 2,365 consecutive HIV-1 seropositive cases investigated, eight patients were selected for the presence of more than 4,000 lymphocytes/mm3. All cases were characterized by a lymphocytosis with cytoplasmic azurophilic granules; in three patients the hematologic picture was superimposable with that of lymphoproliferative disease of granular lymphocytes. Phenotypic analysis of lymphocytes showed a prevalent CD3+CD8+ pattern. In vitro evaluations, including the response to mitogens and interleukin-2 and the cytotoxic assays, showed an unimpaired lymphocyte function in the majority of our patients, even in those with advanced stages of the syndrome. The analysis of the configuration of the T-cell receptor (TCR) beta and gamma genes showed a polyclonal pattern of rearrangement. At the mean follow-up time of 45 +/- 8 months, one patient died of overdose when the clinical conditions were stable; all the other patients are alive, although disease progression was documented in two. Our results indicate that a chronic polyclonal lymphocytosis may be associated with HIV-1 infection; this finding seems to be restricted to patients who have undergone splenectomy. The demonstration of a still uncompromised immune system together with a silent clinical course in the patients under study also suggest that splenectomy per se does not favor an aggressive clinical behavior of HIV-1 infection.

scholarly journals Persistent polyclonal lymphocytosis in human immunodeficiency virus-1- infected patients

Blood ◽  
1993 ◽  
Vol 81 (11) ◽  
pp. 3015-3021
Author(s):  
R Zambello ◽  
L Trentin ◽  
C Agostini ◽  
P Francia di Celle ◽  
E Francavilla ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Interleukin 2 ◽  
Cell Receptor ◽  
Lymphoproliferative Disease ◽  
Lymphocyte Function ◽  
Phenotypic Analysis ◽  
Immunodeficiency Virus ◽  
Hiv 1 ◽  
Human Immunodeficiency Virus 1

In this study we describe the clinical, morphologic, immunologic, and genetic features of a chronic peripheral blood lymphocytosis associated with posttraumatic splenectomy in patients with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection. Among a series of 2,365 consecutive HIV-1 seropositive cases investigated, eight patients were selected for the presence of more than 4,000 lymphocytes/mm3. All cases were characterized by a lymphocytosis with cytoplasmic azurophilic granules; in three patients the hematologic picture was superimposable with that of lymphoproliferative disease of granular lymphocytes. Phenotypic analysis of lymphocytes showed a prevalent CD3+CD8+ pattern. In vitro evaluations, including the response to mitogens and interleukin-2 and the cytotoxic assays, showed an unimpaired lymphocyte function in the majority of our patients, even in those with advanced stages of the syndrome. The analysis of the configuration of the T-cell receptor (TCR) beta and gamma genes showed a polyclonal pattern of rearrangement. At the mean follow-up time of 45 +/- 8 months, one patient died of overdose when the clinical conditions were stable; all the other patients are alive, although disease progression was documented in two. Our results indicate that a chronic polyclonal lymphocytosis may be associated with HIV-1 infection; this finding seems to be restricted to patients who have undergone splenectomy. The demonstration of a still uncompromised immune system together with a silent clinical course in the patients under study also suggest that splenectomy per se does not favor an aggressive clinical behavior of HIV-1 infection.

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