Ritonavir-boosted PIs differentially induced vascular endothelial cell dysfunction, reactive oxygen species production, inflammation and senescence with no effect or a mild effect of DRV/r, an intermediate effect of ATV/r, and a stronger effect of LPV/r. Statins could, in part, protect the cells from PI-induced endothelial dysfunction.
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