| BBB | Blood–brain barrier |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| HAND | HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders |
| Cx43 | Connexin43 |
| Panx1 | Panx1 |
| NO | Nitric oxide |
| Etd | Ethidium |
| iNOS | Inducible NO synthase |
| BBB | Blood–brain barrier |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| HAND | HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders |
| Cx43 | Connexin43 |
| Panx1 | Panx1 |
| NO | Nitric oxide |
| Etd | Ethidium |
| iNOS | Inducible NO synthase |