Alteration in pancreatic islet function in human immunodeficiency virus

Abstract

Molecular mechanisms behind the defects in insulin production and secretion associated with antihuman immunodeficiency virus (anti-HIV) therapy and the development of HIV-associated lipodystrophy syndrome (HALS) are discussed in this article. Data suggesting insulin resistance on the beta cell and defects in first-phase insulin release of HALS patients are presented. Hepatic extraction of insulin, nonglucose insulin secretagogues and insulin-like growth factor release may exert influence on the demand of circulating insulin and on insulin secretion in HIV-infected patients. Finally, the paucity in understanding the incretin effects in HIV and HIV therapy in relation to insulin secretion is highlighted.

OriginalsprogEngelsk
TidsskriftEndocrinology & Metabolism Clinics of North America
Vol/bind43
Udgave nummer3
Sider (fra-til)697-708
Antal sider12
ISSN0889-8529
DOI
StatusUdgivet - sep. 2014

Fingeraftryk

Dyk ned i forskningsemnerne om 'Alteration in pancreatic islet function in human immunodeficiency virus'. Sammen danner de et unikt fingeraftryk.

Citationsformater