Role of micronutrients and natural antioxidants in fighting against HIV; a quick mini-review

Oxidative stress has been implicated in the progression of HIV to AIDS, since HIV usually replicates in a highly oxidized condition and CD4+ T lymphocytes can be activated via a cascade of internal oxidative pathways, which enhances the formation of proteins and enzymes. Thus, antioxidants should po...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: S. Saeidnia, M. Abdollahi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Iranian Society of Pharmacognosy 2014-10-01
Series:Research Journal of Pharmacognosy
Subjects:
HIV
Online Access:http://www.rjpharmacognosy.ir/pdf_6339_8360fd8a9d8af1d4f62cfe459ff5a525.html