Effect of Rosuvastatin Therapy on Biomarkers of Inflammation and Immune Activation in People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus at Intermediate Cardiovascular Risk.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Statins may help prevent cardiovascular disease (CVD) in people with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH) with chronic inflammation owing to their pleotropic lipid-lowering and anti-inflammatory properties. METHODS: The impact of 48 weeks of rosuvastatin therapy on inflammation and immune activation in a double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in PWH at moderate cardiovascular disease risk was assessed. RESULTS: Rosuvastatin did not alter plasma levels of interleukin 6, soluble tumor necrosis factor receptor type 2, CXCL10, soluble CD14, or soluble vascular cellular adhesion molecule 1 (P >= .1 for all). Proportions of CD16+ monocyte subsets were increased in PWH receiving rosuvastatin. CONCLUSIONS: The potential benefits of statin use in PWH with normal lipid levels requires further clinical outcome research.
Authors: | Hearps AC, Angelovich TA, Trevillyan JM, Wong ME, Calmy A, Hoy JF, Jaworowski A, |
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Journal: | J Infect Dis;2021Aug16; 224 (4) 667-672. doi:10.1093/infdis/jiaa775 |
Year: | 2021 |
PubMed: | PMID: 34398237 (Go to PubMed) |