| HAND | HIV-associated neurocognitive disorders |
| HAD | HIV-associated dementia |
| cART | Combined antiretroviral therapy |
| PWH | People with HIV |
| CNS | Central nervous system |
| CSF | Cerebrospinal fluid |
| BBB | Blood–brain barrier |
| THC | Δ9-tetrahydrocannabinol |
| CBD | Cannabidiol |
| TAR | Trans-activation response element |
| ESCRT | Endosomal sorting complexes required for transport |
| iPSCs | induced Pluripotent stem cells |
| pol | Polymerase |
| 3D | Three-dimensional |