Detection of cell-free human immunodeficiency virus in cerebrospinal fluid by using immune scanning electron microscopy. 1989

A Sönnerborg, and R Nybom, and S Britton, and A Ehrnst, and M Forsgren, and P H Larsson, and O Strannegård, and J Andersson
Department of Infectious Diseases, Roslagstull Hospital, Karolinska Institute, Stockholm, Sweden.

The cerebrospinal fluid of 52 patients with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection was incubated with polystyrene microspheres coated with monoclonal antibodies specific for HIV-1 core or envelope antigens. The beads were then collected on a filter surface and inspected by scanning electron microscopy (SEM). In 37 of 51 samples from subjects with chronic HIV-1 infection and from all three patients with primary HIV-1 infection, with or without neurologic symptoms, particles of 50-75 nm and 100-125 nm were visualized on beads coated with antibodies to HIV-1 core and envelope antigens, respectively. No such binding of particles was detected in the controls. Findings using immune SEM, which was found to be as sensitive as virus isolation, indicate that HIV-1 can replicate in the central nervous system (CNS) of patients with primary or chronic HIV-1 infection without causing neurologic symptoms. Production of cell-free virus seems to occur in the CNS of the majority of HIV-1-infected patients.

UI MeSH Term Description Entries
D008297 Male Males
D008855 Microscopy, Electron, Scanning Microscopy in which the object is examined directly by an electron beam scanning the specimen point-by-point. The image is constructed by detecting the products of specimen interactions that are projected above the plane of the sample, such as backscattered electrons. Although SCANNING TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY also scans the specimen point by point with the electron beam, the image is constructed by detecting the electrons, or their interaction products that are transmitted through the sample plane, so that is a form of TRANSMISSION ELECTRON MICROSCOPY. Scanning Electron Microscopy,Electron Scanning Microscopy,Electron Microscopies, Scanning,Electron Microscopy, Scanning,Electron Scanning Microscopies,Microscopies, Electron Scanning,Microscopies, Scanning Electron,Microscopy, Electron Scanning,Microscopy, Scanning Electron,Scanning Electron Microscopies,Scanning Microscopies, Electron,Scanning Microscopy, Electron
D008863 Microspheres Small uniformly-sized spherical particles, of micrometer dimensions, frequently labeled with radioisotopes or various reagents acting as tags or markers. Latex Beads,Latex Particles,Latex Spheres,Microbeads,Bead, Latex,Beads, Latex,Latex Bead,Latex Particle,Latex Sphere,Microbead,Microsphere,Particle, Latex,Particles, Latex,Sphere, Latex,Spheres, Latex
D005260 Female Females
D006801 Humans Members of the species Homo sapiens. Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000163 Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome An acquired defect of cellular immunity associated with infection by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a CD4-positive T-lymphocyte count under 200 cells/microliter or less than 14% of total lymphocytes, and increased susceptibility to opportunistic infections and malignant neoplasms. Clinical manifestations also include emaciation (wasting) and dementia. These elements reflect criteria for AIDS as defined by the CDC in 1993. AIDS,Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired,Immunologic Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired,Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome,Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome,Acquired Immuno Deficiency Syndrome,Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes,Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndromes,Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired,Immuno-Deficiency Syndromes, Acquired,Immunodeficiency Syndromes, Acquired,Syndrome, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency,Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency,Syndromes, Acquired Immuno-Deficiency,Syndromes, Acquired Immunodeficiency
D012191 Retroviridae Proteins Proteins from the family Retroviridae. The most frequently encountered member of this family is the Rous sarcoma virus protein. Leukovirus Proteins,Retrovirus Proteins,Proteins, Leukovirus,Proteins, Retroviridae,Proteins, Retrovirus
D015488 HIV Antigens Antigens associated with specific proteins of the human adult T-cell immunodeficiency virus (HIV); also called HTLV-III-associated and lymphadenopathy-associated virus (LAV) antigens. AIDS Antigens,HIV-Associated Antigens,HTLV-III Antigens,HTLV-III-LAV Antigens,LAV Antigens,Lymphadenopathy-Associated Antigens,T-Lymphotropic Virus Type III Antigens, Human,HIV Associated Antigens,HTLV III Antigens,HTLV III LAV Antigens,Lymphadenopathy Associated Antigens,T Lymphotropic Virus Type III Antigens, Human,Antigens, AIDS,Antigens, HIV,Antigens, HIV Associated,Antigens, HIV-Associated,Antigens, HTLV III,Antigens, HTLV-III,Antigens, HTLV-III-LAV,Antigens, LAV,Antigens, Lymphadenopathy Associated,Antigens, Lymphadenopathy-Associated,Associated Antigens, HIV,Associated Antigens, Lymphadenopathy,III Antigens, HTLV
D015497 HIV-1 The type species of LENTIVIRUS and the etiologic agent of AIDS. It is characterized by its cytopathic effect and affinity for the T4-lymphocyte. Human immunodeficiency virus 1,HIV-I,Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1,Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1, Human
D016655 HIV Core Protein p24 A major core protein of the human immunodeficiency virus encoded by the HIV gag gene. HIV-seropositive individuals mount a significant immune response to p24 and thus detection of antibodies to p24 is one basis for determining HIV infection by ELISA and Western blot assays. The protein is also being investigated as a potential HIV immunogen in vaccines. HIV Major Core Protein p24,HIV gag Gene Product p24,HIV p24 Antigen,gag Protein p24, HIV,p24(HIV),HIV Protein p24,HTLV-III p24,p24 protein, Human Immunodeficiency Virus,HTLV III p24,p24 Antigen, HIV,p24, HIV Protein,p24, HTLV-III

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