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World J Virology. May 12, 2015; 4(2): 56-77
Published online May 12, 2015. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v4.i2.56
Published online May 12, 2015. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v4.i2.56
Impact of antiretroviral therapy on lipid metabolism of human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients: Old and new drugs
Joel da Cunha, Luciana Morganti Ferreira Maselli, Ana Carolina Bassi Stern, Sérgio Paulo Bydlowski, Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Hematology (LIM31), University of São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP), São Paulo SP 05403-000, Brazil
Joel da Cunha, Celso Spada, Clinical Analysis Department, Health Sciences Center, Federal University of Santa Catarina (CCS/UFSC), Florianópolis SC 88040-900, Brazil
Luciana Morganti Ferreira Maselli, Molecular Genetics and Biotechnology Department, Research Division, Pró-Sangue Foundation/Blood Center of São Paulo, São Paulo SP 05403-000, Brazil
Author contributions: All authors had equally contributed to this work.
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Correspondence to: Sérgio Paulo Bydlowski, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Hematology, Director, Laboratory of Genetics and Molecular Hematology (LIM-31), University of São Paulo Medical School (FMUSP), Av. Dr. Enéas de Carvalho Aguiar, 155, 1 andar, Sala 43, São Paulo SP 05403-000, Brazil. spbydlow@usp.br
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Received: October 27, 2014
Peer-review started: October 28, 2014
First decision: November 27, 2014
Revised: February 9, 2015
Accepted: March 5, 2015
Article in press: March 9, 2015
Published online: May 12, 2015
Peer-review started: October 28, 2014
First decision: November 27, 2014
Revised: February 9, 2015
Accepted: March 5, 2015
Article in press: March 9, 2015
Published online: May 12, 2015
Core Tip
Core tip: Antiretroviral therapy inhibits human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1 replication, reduces mortality and increases survival. On the other hand, HIV-1 infection and antiretroviral therapy affect lipid metabolism. In fact, lipodystrophy is a well-documented side effect of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Switching to a less metabolically active drug improve HAART-associated dyslipidemia. Other therapies may include statins, fibrates, inhibitors cholesterol absorption, fish oils, niacin. Moreover, changes in diet and lifestyle are needed to revert the dyslipidemia.