HIV-1 infects monocytes derived macrophages (MDM), that migrate into the brain, and secrete neurotoxic molecules, including cathepsin B (CATB). Cocaine potentiates CATB secretion. Pretreatment with BD1047, a sigma-1 receptor antagonist, before cocaine exposure, reduces infection, CATB secretion, and...
ORGANISM(S): Homo sapiens (Human)