Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Antiviral drugs of the category of nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs), largely used for the treatment of HIV infection, can have toxic effects on mitochondria. We performed a cross-sectional study on mitochondrial toxicity in a randomized group of patients belonging to a larger randomized study on different NRTI-based once-daily regimens by quantifying mitochondrial DNA ( mtDNA), three different mitochondrial RNAs (mtRNAs) and functional parameters in highly purified peripheral CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells. METHODS: RESULTS: No patient showed any clinical symptom; however, the amount of mtDNA in CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells was significantly lower in groups 1 and 3; similarly, the expression of different mtRNAs in both CD4+ and CD8+ T-cells showed significant differences that were dependent upon the drug used. No differences were found in mitochondrial membrane potential and mitochondrial mass in peripheral lymphocytes. The amount of total HIV DNA in CD4+ T-cells did not differ among the groups, who displayed a similar immune reconstitution and control of the virus. CONCLUSIONS: An efficient didanosine-containing once-daily therapy can have more mitochondrial toxicity than regimens devoid of this drug.
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Authors | Franco Maggiolo, Erika Roat, Marcello Pinti, Milena Nasi, Lara Gibellini, Sara De Biasi, Monica Airoldi, Veronica Ravasio, Cristina Mussini, Fredy Suter, Andrea Cossarizza |
Journal | Antiviral therapy
(Antivir Ther)
Vol. 15
Issue 1
Pg. 51-9
( 2010)
ISSN: 2040-2058 [Electronic] England |
PMID | 20167991
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Alkynes
- Benzoxazines
- Cyclopropanes
- DNA, Mitochondrial
- Dideoxynucleosides
- Organophosphonates
- RNA, Mitochondrial
- Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
- Lamivudine
- RNA
- Tenofovir
- Adenine
- efavirenz
- Didanosine
- abacavir
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Topics |
- Adenine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects, analogs & derivatives)
- Adult
- Alkynes
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- Benzoxazines
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- CD4-Positive T-Lymphocytes
(drug effects, virology)
- CD8-Positive T-Lymphocytes
(drug effects, virology)
- Cross-Sectional Studies
- Cyclopropanes
- DNA, Mitochondrial
(analysis, genetics)
- Didanosine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Dideoxynucleosides
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Drug Administration Schedule
- Female
- HIV
(genetics)
- HIV Infections
(drug therapy, virology)
- Humans
- Lamivudine
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Male
- Mitochondria
(drug effects, genetics, virology)
- Organophosphonates
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- RNA
(analysis, genetics)
- RNA, Mitochondrial
- Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Tenofovir
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