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ArticleHIV medicine2012

Relationship between total bilirubin and endothelial function, inflammation and oxidative stress in HIV-infected adults on stable antiretroviral therapy.

Co Hileman, Ct Longenecker, Tl Carman, Gl Milne, D E Labbato, Nj Storer, Ca White, Ga McComsey

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Article in HIV medicine, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers, 1 of them a synthesis that pooled it.

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9citing papers in PubMed, 1 pooled it
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1 · What the graph read from it

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 22 citations in OpenAlex.

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  5. Bilirubin and Endothelial Function.Journal of atherosclerosis and thrombosis · 2019
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors at 4 institutions in 1 country.

Co HilemanMetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA.
Ct Longenecker
Tl Carman
Gl Milne
D E Labbato
Nj Storer
Ca White
Ga McComsey
Case Western Reserve University · USUniversity Hospitals Case Medical Center · USMetroHealth Medical Center · USVanderbilt University Medical Center · US

Funding

Inflammation, Heart and BoneR01NR012642 · NINR · CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY · PI MCCOMSEY, GRACE A · 2010 to 2014
$2.5M
NINR NIH HHS NR012642NINR NIH HHS R01 NR012642PHS HHS A136219
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesEnhanced inflammation is evident in HIV infection, even with virological suppression. Outside HIV infection, studies show an independent association between higher total bilirubin and better endothelial function as well as a lower prevalence of coronary heart disease, possibly as a consequence of the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effect of bilirubin. The aim of this study was to determine whether such an association exists in HIV-infected individuals.

methodsA cross-sectional study was performed in HIV-1-infected adults on stable antiretroviral therapy (ART) to determine if a relationship exists between total bilirubin and endothelial function [flow-mediated dilation (FMD) of the brachial artery], inflammation [interleukin-6 (IL-6), soluble tumour necrosis factor receptors, C-reactive protein, and adhesion molecules], coagulation markers (fibrinogen and D-dimer) and oxidative stress (F (2) -isoprostanes). Endpoints were compared based on total bilirubin levels and atazanavir status using distributionally appropriate, two-sample tests. Correlation coefficients were determined between total bilirubin and endpoints. Linear regression was used to model the relationship between total bilirubin (and atazanavir status) and FMD.

resultsA total of 98 adults were included in the study. Total bilirubin was higher in the atazanavir group when compared to the non-atazanavir group [median (interquartile range) 1.8 (1.1-2.6) vs. 0.6 (0.4-1.4) mg/dL; P < 0.01] as were insulin, the homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance (HOMA-IR) and fibrinogen. Total bilirubin was positively correlated with fibrinogen and was not correlated with other outcomes. After adjustment, neither total bilirubin nor atazanavir status was associated with FMD.

conclusionsIn virologically suppressed, HIV-infected adults on stable ART, neither total bilirubin nor atazanavir use was associated with improved endothelial function as measured using FMD, inflammation or oxidative stress as measured using biomarkers.

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AdultAtazanavir SulfateBilirubinBlood Flow VelocityBrachial ArteryCell Adhesion MoleculesC-Reactive ProteinCross-Sectional StudiesEndothelium, VascularF2-IsoprostanesFemaleFibrin Fibrinogen Degradation ProductsFibrinogenHIV Protease InhibitorsHIV SeropositivityHumansAtazanavir SulfateBilirubinCell Adhesion MoleculesC-Reactive ProteinF2-IsoprostanesFibrin Fibrinogen Degradation Productsfibrin fragment DFibrinogenHIV Protease InhibitorsInterleukin-6OligopeptidesPyridinesTumor Necrosis Factor-alpha

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PMID22624591
PMCPMC3430799
OpenAlexW1544636708

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