Profile of neuronal exosomes in HIV cognitive impairment exposes gender differences

Objective:To use plasma neuron-derived exosomes (NDE) to detect proteins that diagnose HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders (HAND). To compare NDE cargo from HAND with Alzheimer's disease (AD).Design:Eighty plasma samples were assayed including men (n=29) and women (n = 51) with and without HAND.