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Dipartimento di Scienze Igienistiche, Modena
Indinavir directly impairs Cryptococcus neoformans activity
January 9th, 2005
Indinavir directly impairs Cryptococcus neoformans activity. According to recent research from Italy, "Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), that includes human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) protease inhibitors (PIs), has been remarkably efficacious including against some opportunistic infections. "In this report we investigated the effect(s) of the PI indinavir on protease activity by Cryptococcus neoformans, an opportunistic fungal pathogen responsible for recurrent meningoencephalitis in AIDS patients Indinavir was also tested for potential effects on other parameters, such as fungal viability, growth ability and...
Source: Aging & Elder Health Week (2005-01-09)
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