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The Association Between Serum Mature and Precursor Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor and Neurocognitive Function in People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus: A Longitudinal Study.

Henry Ukachukwu MichaelAntony M RapulanaTheresa SmitNjabulo XuluSivapragashini DanaviahSuvira RamlallFrasia Oosthuizen
Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2024)
This study highlights the significant association between serum BDNF levels and neurocognitive improvement post-ART in adults with HIV. However, more research is needed to replicate these findings, establish causal relationships, and explore whether BDNF-enhancing activities can improve neurocognitive outcomes in people with HIV.
Keyphrases
  • human immunodeficiency virus
  • antiretroviral therapy
  • hiv infected
  • hiv positive
  • hepatitis c virus
  • hiv aids
  • bipolar disorder
  • stress induced
  • hiv testing
  • weight loss