Publication Abstract Display |
Type: Published Abstract |
Title: Amantidine inhibits HIV infection of astrocytes. |
Authors: Lyman WD, Hao HN, Grant I |
Year: 1999 |
Publication: The International Journal of Neuropyshcopharmacology |
Volume: 2 Issue: S1 Pages: S173 |
Abstract:"Objectives: To test the hypothesis the HIV infects astrocytes via an endocytic pathway. In addition, to determine if pharmacologic agents that can disrupt this pathway and that can currently be prescribed for humans are reasonable candidates for the treatment of some of the central nervous system sequelae of HIV infection. |