@article{PerezChaparroKangasZechetal.2022, author = {P{\´e}rez Chaparro, Camilo Germ{\´a}n Alberto and Kangas, Maria and Zech, Philipp and Schuch, Felipe B. and Rapp, Michael A. and Heißel, Andreas}, title = {Recreational exercise is associated with lower prevalence of depression and anxiety and better quality of life in German people living with HIV}, series = {AIDS care : psychological and socio-medical aspects of AIDS/HIV}, volume = {34}, journal = {AIDS care : psychological and socio-medical aspects of AIDS/HIV}, number = {2}, publisher = {Taylor \& Francis Group}, address = {London [u.a.]}, issn = {1360-0451}, doi = {10.1080/09540121.2021.1889951}, pages = {182 -- 187}, year = {2022}, abstract = {Sedentarism is a risk factor for depression and anxiety. People living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) have a higher prevalence of anxiety and depression compared to HIV-negative individuals. This cross-sectional study (n = 450, median age 44 (19-75), 7.3\% females) evaluates the prevalence rates and prevalence ratio (PR) of anxiety and/or depression in PLWH associated with recreational exercise. A decreased likelihood of having anxiety (PR=0.57; 0.36-0.91; p = 0.01), depression (PR=0.41; 0.36-0.94; p=0.01), and comorbid anxiety and depression (PR = 0,43; 0.24-0.75; p=0.002) was found in exercising compared to non-exercising PLWH. Recreational exercise is associated with a lower risk for anxiety and/or depression. Further prospective studies are needed to provide insights on the direction of this association.}, language = {en} } @article{PerezChaparroSchuchZechetal.2021, author = {P{\´e}rez Chaparro, Camilo Germ{\´a}n Alberto and Schuch, Felipe Barreto and Zech, Philipp and Kangas, Maria and Rapp, Michael A. and Heißel, Andreas}, title = {Recreational exercising and self-reported cardiometabolic diseases in German people living with HIV}, series = {International journal of environmental research and public health : IJERPH / Molecular Diversity Preservation International}, volume = {18}, journal = {International journal of environmental research and public health : IJERPH / Molecular Diversity Preservation International}, number = {21}, publisher = {MDPI}, address = {Basel, Schweiz}, issn = {1660-4601}, doi = {10.3390/ijerph182111579}, pages = {1 -- 10}, year = {2021}, abstract = {Exercise is known for its beneficial effects on preventing cardiometabolic diseases (CMDs) in the general population. People living with the human immunodeficiency virus (PLWH) are prone to sedentarism, thus raising their already elevated risk of developing CMDs in comparison to individuals without HIV. The aim of this cross-sectional study was to determine if exercise is associated with reduced risk of self-reported CMDs in a German HIV-positive sample (n = 446). Participants completed a self-report survey to assess exercise levels, date of HIV diagnosis, CD4 cell count, antiretroviral therapy, and CMDs. Participants were classified into exercising or sedentary conditions. Generalized linear models with Poisson regression were conducted to assess the prevalence ratio (PR) of PLWH reporting a CMD. Exercising PLWH were less likely to report a heart arrhythmia for every increase in exercise duration (PR: 0.20: 95\% CI: 0.10-0.62, p < 0.01) and diabetes mellitus for every increase in exercise session per week (PR: 0.40: 95\% CI: 0.10-1, p < 0.01). Exercise frequency and duration are associated with a decreased risk of reporting arrhythmia and diabetes mellitus in PLWH. Further studies are needed to elucidate the mechanisms underlying exercise as a protective factor for CMDs in PLWH.}, language = {en} } @article{ZechSchuchPerezChaparroetal.2020, author = {Zech, Philipp and Schuch, Felipe and P{\´e}rez Chaparro, Camilo Germ{\´a}n Alberto and Kangas, Maria and Rapp, Michael A. and Heissel, Andreas}, title = {Exercise, Comorbidities, and Health-Related Quality of Life in People Living with HIV}, series = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}, volume = {17}, journal = {International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health}, number = {14}, publisher = {MDPI AG}, address = {Basel}, issn = {1660-4601}, doi = {10.3390/ijerph17145138}, pages = {15}, year = {2020}, abstract = {(1) Background: People with HIV (PWH) may perform more than one type of exercise cumulatively. The objective of this study is to investigate recreational exercise and its association with health-related quality of life (HRQOL) and comorbidities in relation to potential covariates. (2) Methods: The HIBES study (HIV-Begleiterkrankungen-Sport) is a cross-sectional study for people with HIV. The differences between non-exercisers versus exercisers (cumulated vs. single type of exercises) were investigated using regression models based on 454 participants. (3) Results: Exercisers showed a higher HRQOL score compared to non-exercisers (Wilcox r = 0.2 to 0.239). Psychological disorders were identified as the main covariate. Participants performing exercise cumulatively showed higher scores in duration, frequency, and intensity when compared to participants performing only one type of exercise. The mental health summary score was higher for the cumulated and single type of exercise if a psychological disorder existed. Duration and intensity were associated with an increase of HRQOL, whilst a stronger association between psychological disorders and exercise variables were evident. Exercise duration (minutes) showed a significant effect on QOL (standardized beta = 0.1) and for participants with psychological disorders (standardized beta = 0.3), respectively. (4) Conclusions: Psychological disorders and other covariates have a prominent effect on HRQOL and its association with exercise. For PWH with a psychological disorder, a stronger relationship between HRQOL with exercise duration and intensity emerged. However, differentiation of high-HRQOL individuals warrants further investigation by considering additional factors.}, language = {en} } @article{ZechPerezChaparroSchuchetal.2019, author = {Zech, Philipp and Perez Chaparro, Camilo Germ{\´a}n Alberto and Schuch, Felipe and Wolfarth, Bernd and Rapp, Michael A. and Heissel, Andreas}, title = {Effects of Aerobic and Resistance Exercise on Cardiovascular Parameters for People Living With HIV}, series = {JANAC-Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care}, volume = {30}, journal = {JANAC-Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care}, number = {2}, publisher = {Lippincott Williams \& Wilkins}, address = {Philadelphia}, issn = {1055-3290}, doi = {10.1097/JNC.0000000000000006}, pages = {186 -- 205}, year = {2019}, abstract = {People living with HIV (PLWH) have limited exercise capacity because of anemia, neuromuscular disorders, and pulmonary limitations. We used a meta-analysis to examine the effect of aerobic and resistance exercise alone and in combination on cardiovascular parameters. Subgroup meta-analyses were conducted and long-term effects of exercise were investigated. A systematic literature search was conducted up to July/August 2017. The Physiotherapy Evidence Database-scale was used to rate quality and assess the risk of bias on the papers. Standardized mean differences (SMDs) were calculated to assess the effect of exercise. Posttreatment comparison between the exercise and control groups revealed moderate and large effect sizes in favor of the intervention group for VO2max (SMD50.66, p < .0001) and the 6-minute walk test (SMD = 1.11, p = .0001). Exercise had a positive effect on cardiovascular parameters in PLWH. Exercise can be a prevention factor for PLWH dealing with multiple comorbidities.}, language = {en} } @article{FerirVermeireHuskensetal.2011, author = {Ferir, Geoffrey and Vermeire, Kurt and Huskens, Dana and Balzarini, Jan and Van Damme, Els J. M. and Kehr, Jan-Christoph and Dittmann-Th{\"u}nemann, Elke and Swanson, Michael D. and Markovitz, David M. and Schols, Dominique}, title = {Synergistic in vitro anti-HIV type 1 activity of tenofovir with carbohydrate-binding agents (CBAs)}, series = {Antiviral research}, volume = {90}, journal = {Antiviral research}, number = {3}, publisher = {Elsevier}, address = {Amsterdam}, issn = {0166-3542}, doi = {10.1016/j.antiviral.2011.03.188}, pages = {200 -- 204}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Tenofovir, a well-known and highly prescribed anti-HIV-1 drug for the treatment of HIV/AIDS infections, has recently also shown its effectiveness as a potential microbicide drug in the prevention of HIV transmission. Here, we evaluated the combination of tenofovir with various members of the class of carbohydrate-binding agents (CBAs) targeting the glycans on the viral envelope gp120 for their anti-HIV efficacy. The tenofovir/CBA combinations predominantly showed synergistic antiviral activity using the median effect principle. These findings illustrate that combination of tenofovir with CBAs may increase the antiviral potency of the individual drugs and reducing the risk on potential side-effects.}, language = {en} } @article{IdzikCywinskiCranfieldetal.2011, author = {Idzik, Krzysztof Ryszard and Cywinski, Piotr J. and Cranfield, Charles G. and Mohr, Gerhard J. and Beckert, Rainer}, title = {Molecular recognition of the antiretroviral drug abacavir towards the development of a novel carbazole-based fluorosensor}, series = {Journal of fluorescence}, volume = {21}, journal = {Journal of fluorescence}, number = {3}, publisher = {Springer}, address = {New York}, issn = {1053-0509}, doi = {10.1007/s10895-010-0798-7}, pages = {1195 -- 1204}, year = {2011}, abstract = {Due to their optical and electro-conductive attributes, carbazole derivatives are interesting materials for a large range of biosensor applications. In this study, we present the synthesis routes and fluorescence evaluation of newly designed carbazole fluorosensors that, by modification with uracil, have a special affinity for antiretroviral drugs via either Watson-Crick or Hoogsteen base pairing. To an N-octylcarbazole-uracil compound, four different groups were attached, namely thiophene, furane, ethylenedioxythiophene, and another uracil; yielding four different derivatives. Photophysical properties of these newly obtained derivatives are described, as are their interactions with the reverse transcriptase inhibitors such as abacavir, zidovudine, lamivudine and didanosine. The influence of each analyte on biosensor fluorescence was assessed on the basis of the Stern-Volmer equation and represented by Stern-Volmer constants. Consequently we have demonstrated that these structures based on carbazole, with a uracil group, may be successfully incorporated into alternative carbazole derivatives to form biosensors for the molecular recognition of antiretroviral drugs.}, language = {en} }