Antioxidants,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(12), С. 1518 - 1518
Опубликована: Дек. 12, 2024
Oxidative
stress
plays
a
critical
role
in
various
physiological
and
pathological
processes,
particularly
during
pregnancy,
where
it
can
significantly
affect
maternal
fetal
health.
In
the
context
of
viral
infections,
such
as
those
caused
by
Human
Immunodeficiency
Virus
(HIV)
severe
acute
respiratory
syndrome
coronavirus
2
(SARS-CoV-2),
oxidative
may
exacerbate
complications
disrupting
cellular
function
immune
responses.
Antiviral
drugs,
while
essential
managing
these
also
contribute
to
stress,
potentially
impacting
both
mother
developing
fetus.
Understanding
mechanisms
which
antivirals
examination
pharmacokinetic
changes
pregnancy
that
influence
drug
metabolism
is
essential.
Some
research
indicates
antiretroviral
drugs
induce
mitochondrial
dysfunction
other
studies
suggest
their
use
generally
safe.
Therefore,
concerns
about
long-term
health
effects
persist.
This
review
delves
into
complex
interplay
between
antioxidant
defenses,
antiviral
therapies,
focusing
on
strategies
mitigate
potential
damage.
By
addressing
gaps
our
understanding,
we
highlight
importance
balancing
efficacy
with
risks
stress.
Moreover,
advocate
for
further
develop
safer,
more
effective
therapeutic
approaches
pregnancy.
dynamics
optimizing
outcomes
fetus
infections
Journal of Clinical Investigation,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
135(1)
Опубликована: Янв. 1, 2025
The
pursuit
of
a
vaccine
against
the
human
cytomegalovirus
(HCMV)
has
been
ongoing
for
more
than
50
years.
HCMV
is
leading
infectious
cause
birth
defects,
including
damage
to
brain,
and
common
complications
in
organ
transplantation.
complex
biology
made
development
difficult,
but
recent
meeting
sponsored
by
National
Institute
Allergy
Infectious
Diseases
September
2023
brought
together
experts
from
academia,
industry,
federal
agencies
discuss
progress
field.
reviewed
status
candidate
vaccines
under
study
challenges
clinical
trial
design
demonstrating
efficacy
congenital
CMV
infection
or
reduction
disease
following
solid
transplantation
hematopoietic
stem
cell
Discussion
revealed
that,
with
numerous
that
are
study,
it
clear
safe
effective
within
reach.
Meeting
attendees
achieved
consensus
opinion
even
partially
would
have
major
effect
on
global
health
consequences
infection.
Viruses,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
17(1), С. 76 - 76
Опубликована: Янв. 9, 2025
Cytomegalovirus
infections
and
reactivations
are
more
frequent
in
people
living
with
HIV
(PLWH)
have
been
associated
increased
risk
of
progression
immunosenescence.
We
explored
the
impact
combination
antiretroviral
therapy
(cART)
on
latent
CMV
infection
225
young
adults
parenterally
infected
during
childhood.
Anti-CMV
IgG
antibodies
were
present
93.7%
participants,
lower
levels
correlating
longer
cART
exposure
better
immunologic
parameters.
Patients
immunological
treatment
success
(CD4
>
350
cells/mL)
had
significantly
titers
compared
to
those
suboptimal
immune
response
cART.
In
total,
78%
tested
patients
robust
CMV-specific
T-cell
responses,
measured
by
an
IFN-γ
release
assay.
A
good
was
cellular
immunity:
level
positively
correlated
CD4
CD8-T
cell
counts.
No
differences
observed
between
suppressed/non-suppressed
viremia
terms
humoral
response.
DNA
detected
only
17%
among
cART-induced
recovery.
The
successful
subsequent
reconstitution
may
lead
restoration
responses
effective
control
infection,
limiting
episodes
reactivation
HIV-positive
individuals.
Biomedicines,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(2), С. 338 - 338
Опубликована: Фев. 2, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Elevated
cytokine
levels,
including
IL-6
and
IL-1β,
can
contribute
to
persistent
brain
inflammation
in
children
with
autism
cytomegalovirus
(CMV)
infection,
exacerbating
autism-related
behaviours
symptoms.
This
study
evaluates
the
impact
of
CMV-induced
increases
on
eating
sensory
profiles
autism.
Methods:
A
cross-sectional
design
was
employed,
involving
aged
two
five
years
(CMV-reactive
IgG),
ASD
(n=
98)
TD
(n
=
96).
Serological
tests
using
ELISA
were
conducted
measure
IgG
CMV,
IL-6,
IL-1β
biomarkers.
Eating
evaluated
BAMBI
(Brief
Autism
Mealtime
Behaviour
Inventory),
assessed
SSP
(Short
Sensory
Profile).
Statistical
analyses
performed
Spearman’s
rank
chi-square
tests.
Results:
The
results
show
that
significantly
affects
children’s
(p
<
0.001),
notable
differences
found
between
groups.
Correlation
analysis
revealed
a
significant
association
CMV
0.026)
0.014)
group.
Additionally,
(food
refusal
limited
variety)
correlated
IL-1β.
characteristics,
such
as
tactile
sensitivity,
correlate
0.027)
0.002)
Conclusions:
These
findings
suggest
CMV-infected
are
at
increased
risk
dysregulation,
contributing
processing
issues
behaviours.
Further
research
is
needed
enhance
testing
protocols
better
understand
virus’s
role
development
behavioural
Vaccines,
Год журнала:
2025,
Номер
13(4), С. 340 - 340
Опубликована: Март 22, 2025
Background:
Cytomegalovirus
(CMV)
infection
and
age
impact
immune
responses
to
vaccines.
The
effect
of
sex
remains
controversial.
We
investigated
the
relationship
between
cytomegalovirus-seropositivity,
age,
immunogenicity
recombinant
(RZV)
live
(ZVL)
zoster
vaccines
in
adults
≥50
years
age.
Methods:
Varicella
virus
(VZV)
glycoprotein
E
(gE)-specific
antibody,
antibody
avidity,
cell-mediated
immunity
(CMI)
were
measured
pre-vaccination
at
regular
intervals
over
5
post-vaccination
80
RZV
79
ZVL
recipients,
including
91
cytomegalovirus-seropositive
90
female
participants.
Results:
Differences
associated
with
CMV-seropositivity:
lower
VZV-gE-CMI
recipients
after
first
dose
vaccine,
but
no
differences
2nd
dose;
VZV-gE-specific
avidity
recipients;
more
abundant
Th1
senescent
T
cells
(Tsen)
less
regulatory
(Treg)
tissue-resident
memory
(Trm).
older
age:
cells.
sex:
none
for
either
vaccine.
cell
subset
abundance:
higher
Tsens
Tregs
or
Trms
post-dose
1
CMI
Th1s
concentrations.
Conclusions:
correlation
CMV-
age-associated
subsets
ZVLs
RZVs
suggests
that
imprinting
contributes
CMV
on
vaccine
responses.
Pathogens,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
13(8), С. 667 - 667
Опубликована: Авг. 7, 2024
CMV
is
a
ubiquitous
DNA
virus
that
establishes
infection
and
results
in
40–100%
seropositivity.
Viral
replication
occurs
following
an
acquired
primary
(or
reinfection)
or
by
the
reactivation
of
life-long
latency.
In
immunocompetent
patients,
mostly
asymptomatic
mild
self-limited.
However,
extensive
review
literature
published
up
to
April
2024
reveals
despite
immunocompetence,
can
cause
very
large
variety
clinical
syndromes
any
part
gastrointestinal
tract
(the
most
common
pattern),
central
peripheral
nervous
system,
eyes,
as
well
hematological,
pulmonary,
cardiac,
cutaneous
disease.
Not
uncommonly,
more
than
one
system
involved,
though
disease
often
self-limited,
treatment
with
intravenous
ganciclovir
oral
valganciclovir
may
be
required,
isolated
cases,
fatalities
occur.
Thus,
potential
should
considered
differential
myriad
non-immunocompromised
patients.
Associated
systemic
symptoms
(fever,
sweats,
weight
loss),
lymphocytosis,
hepatitis
are
not
uncommon
useful
clue.
Some
populations,
such
critically
ill
patients
intensive
care,
pregnant
women,
elderly
those
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
susceptible.
Moreover,
past,
latent
(i.e.,
seropositivity)
associated
significant
cardiovascular
morbidity
all-cause
mortality
years
later
intriguing
requires
further
study.
All
these
data
indicate
outstanding
importance
developing
vaccine
against
CMV,
which
hopefully
will
become
available
foreseeable
future.
Meanwhile,
solid
diagnosis
active
quickly
established
ruled
out)
widely
serology
tests
PCR
amplification,
clinicians
all
disciplines
need
aware
diverse
guises
remember
consider
it
host,
including
one.