ICAM-1 in HIV infection and underlying mechanisms

Cytokine. 2020 Jan:125:154830. doi: 10.1016/j.cyto.2019.154830. Epub 2019 Sep 3.

Abstract

Intercellular adhesion molecule 1 (ICAM-1) is a glycoprotein that participates in inflammatory and immune responses. Both cell surface and soluble ICAM-1 are significantly increased during human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, and ICAM-1 has important functions in promoting inflammatory responses and enhancing HIV infectivity; however, a comprehensive summary these roles has yet to be elaborated. In this review we describe the general biological characteristics of ICAM-1, its association with HIV disease progression and promotion of HIV production, mechanisms inducing upregulation of ICAM-1, and possible intervention strategies, representing important insights in the context of HIV treatment.

Keywords: Disease progression; HIV; ICAM-1; Mechanism; sICAM-1.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Child
  • Cytokines / blood
  • Disease Progression
  • HIV Infections / immunology*
  • HIV Infections / metabolism
  • HIV Infections / virology
  • HIV-1 / immunology*
  • Humans
  • Inflammation / immunology
  • Inflammation / metabolism
  • Inflammation / virology
  • Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 / blood
  • Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1 / metabolism*

Substances

  • Cytokines
  • ICAM1 protein, human
  • Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1