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HIV and drug abuse mediate astrocyte senescence in a β‐catenin‐dependent manner leading to neuronal toxicity
13 Jun 2017
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Summary Emerging evidence suggests that cell senescence plays an important role in aging‐associated diseases including neurodegenerative diseases. HIV leads to a spectrum of neurologic diseases collectively termed HIV‐associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND). Drug abuse, particularly methamphetamine (meth), is a frequently abused psychostimulant among HIV+ individuals and its abuse exacerbates HAND. The...
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