Anti-inflammatory effects of recreational marijuana in virally suppressed youth with HIV-1 are reversed by use of tobacco products in combination with marijuana

Abstract Background Marijuana’s putative anti-inflammatory properties may benefit HIV-associated comorbidities. How recreational marijuana use affects gene expression in peripheral blood cells (PBC) among youth with HIV-1 (YWH) is unknown. Approach YWH with defined substance use (n = 54) receiving s...

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Main Authors: Li Yin, Ashok R. Dinasarapu, Samiksha A. Borkar, Kai-Fen Chang, Kristina De Paris, Julie J. Kim-Chang, John W. Sleasman, Maureen M. Goodenow
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:Retrovirology
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12977-022-00594-4