Publications by authors named "A D Kashuba"

Background: Incomplete adherence to daily tenofovir disoproxil fumarate/emtricitabine (TDF/FTC) reduces effectiveness. Adherence biomeasures (i.e.

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  • * The study introduces a 3D printed multipurpose prevention technology (MPT) intravaginal ring (IVR) designed to prevent HIV, HSV-2, and unintended pregnancy, utilizing advanced 3D printing techniques and biocompatible materials.
  • * The IVRs demonstrated stable drug release and safety in macaque studies, maintaining effectiveness and tolerability over a 28-day period without causing any significant inflammatory responses.
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Long-acting injectable cabotegravir is more effective than daily oral PrEP at preventing HIV transmission due to improved adherence, but requires bi-monthly large-volume intramuscular injections. Subcutaneous (SC) contraceptive implants can be formulated with antiretrovirals for extended-duration HIV PrEP. Islatravir (ISL) is a first-in-class, investigational antiretroviral with pharmacologic properties well-suited for implant delivery.

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Virologic suppression with antiretroviral therapy (ART) has significantly improved health outcomes for people living with HIV, yet challenges related to chronic inflammation in the central nervous system (CNS)-known as Neuro-HIV- persist. As primary targets for HIV-1 with the ability to survey and populate the CNS and interact with myeloid cells to co-ordinate neuroinflammation, CD4 T cells are pivotal in Neuro-HIV. Despite their importance, our understanding of CD4 T cell distribution in virus-targeted CNS tissues, their response to infection, and potential recovery following initiation of ART remain limited.

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