Metabolic effects of the HIV protease inhibitor--saquinavir in differentiating human preadipocytes.
Journal Title: Pharmacological Reports - Year 2013, Vol 65, Issue 4
Abstract
The iatrogenic, HIV-related lipodystrophy is associated with development of the significant metabolic and cardiovascular complications. The underlying mechanisms of antiretroviral (ARV) drugs are not completely explored.
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Monika Bociąga-Jasik, Anna Polus, Joanna Góralska, Urszula Czech, Agnieszka Śliwa, Aleksander Garlicki, Tomasz Mach, Aldona Dembińska-Kieć
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