Antimalarial activity of sera from subjects taking HIV protease inhibitors

作者:Redmond Andrew M; Skinner Adams Tina*; Andrews Katherine T; Gardiner Donald L; Ray John; Kelly Mark; McCarthy James S
来源:AIDS, 2007, 21(6): 763-765.
DOI:10.1097/QAD.0b013e328031f41a

摘要

Synergy between HIV and malaria is being increasingly recognized. We examined the antimalarial activity of sera from subjects receiving chloroquine, no drugs or HAART. Sera from subjects taking ritonavir-boosted saquinavir or lopinavir significantly inhibited parasite growth (median of 55 and 69% inhibition, respectively). These results indicate that patients on protease inhibitors may be afforded some protection from malaria. The clinical relevance of these observations will require confirmation in controlled studies in malaria-endemic regions.