Published in AIDS Weekly, February 5th, 2007
Study 1: Data detailed in "Valproic acid does not affect markers of human immunodeficiency virus disease progression" have been presented. According to recent research from the United States, "Valproic acid (VPA) reduces latent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) reservoirs by activating resting CD4+ cells. This retrospective case-control study (n=30) examined effects of VPA on markers of HIV progression."
"VPA was not associated with changes in cerebrospinal fluid viral loads (VL), plasma VL, or neuropsychological performance. VPA patients had a trend towards lower...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2007-02-05)
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