Does oxidative stress contribute to adverse outcomes in HIV-associated TB?

• Main Authors: Yew, Wing-Wai, Chan, Denise Puichung, Singhal, Amit, Zhang, Ying, Lee, Shui-Shan
• Other Authors: Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine (LKCMedicine)
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2020
• Subjects: Science::Medicine; Oxidative Stress; HIV
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/141007
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

In HIV infection, oxidative stress is a pronounced phenomenon, with likely links to HIV-related pathologies and the progression of HIV infection per se. TB is an AIDS-defining condition. HIV-associated oxidative stress, like that associated with diabetes mellitus, might adversely impact the outcomes...