Wasifa Naushad

Extracellular condensates (ECs) are endogenous modulators of HIV transcription and latency reactivation

This study identifies extracellular condensates (ECs) from macaques as endogenous factors that modulate HIV transcription and latency reactivation, with THC treatment altering their anti-inflammatory properties.

Lipidomic and Proteomic Insights from Extracellular Vesicles in Postmortem Dorsolateral Prefrontal Cortex Reveal Substance Use Disorder-Induced Brain Changes

This study isolates extracellular vesicles from postmortem brain tissue and uses multi-omics analysis to identify lipidomic and proteomic changes associated with substance use disorder.

Identification of HIV Tat and NF-κB binding proteins associated with semen-derived extracellular vesicles

The paper identifies host proteins in human semen-derived extracellular vesicles that interact with HIV Tat and NF-κB, suggesting they may repress HIV by targeting transcription factors.

Rigorous process for isolation of gut-derived extracellular vesicles and the effect on latent HIV

This paper describes a method to isolate gut-derived extracellular vesicles (ColEVs) and shows that purified ColEVs can activate the HIV LTR promoter.

Berberine: A dual anti-HIV and anti- cervical cancer compound

This study shows that berberine inhibits HIV infection and cervical cancer progression by blocking HIV Tat-mediated processes and cancer cell migration and invasion.