학술논문

Leptin and adipose tissue maldistribution in HIV-infected male patients with predominant fat loss treated with antiretroviral therapy
Document Type
Academic Journal
Source
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (1999). Jan 1, 2002, Vol. 29 Issue 1, p32, 9 p.
Subject
Diabetes -- Risk factors
Body composition
Protease inhibitors -- Adverse and side effects
Lipodystrophy -- Health aspects
Health
Language
ISSN
1525-4135
Abstract
Changes in fat distribution seen in HIV patients who take certain AIDS drug may increase their risk of diabetes and heart disease. This was the conclusion of a study of 34 HIV patients who were taking combination drug therapy that included protease inhibitors.