Review Article

Blood-Brain Barrier Abnormalities Caused by HIV-1 gp120: Mechanistic and Therapeutic Implications

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Reduction in the number of brain microvessels after gp120 injection. A decrease in the number of RECA-1-(a marker of microvessels) positive structures was seen after injection of 500 ng gp120 into the rat CP. This effect was observed as early at 1 hour after the injection. Bar: 60 μm.
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