HIV, immune activation and salt-sensitive hypertension (HISH): a research proposal.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The objective of this study is to quantify and compare the effect of excess dietary salt on immune cell activation and blood pressure in HIV versus HIV negative individuals.

Results

Salt-sensitivity is associated with increased immune cell activation in animal studies. This concept has not been tested in people living with HIV. This study will therefore add more information in elucidating the interaction between HIV infection and/or anti-retroviral therapy (ART), immune-activation/inflammation and hypertension.

SUBMITTER: Masenga SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6636142 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature