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The prevalence and determinants of the K65R mutation in HIV-1 reverse transcriptase in tenofovir-naive patients.
AIDS (London, England) - 18 Oct 2002
Winston Alan, Mandalia Sundhiya, Pillay Deenan, Gazzard Brian, Pozniak Anton
Abstract excerpt
The K65R mutation in HIV-1 reverse transcriptase is associated with reduced susceptibility to abacavir and tenofovir. We established its prevalence within a large clinical database, and investigated correlations with other resistance-associated mutations and antiretroviral history. The presence of K65R is associated with previous abacavir use. Although rare, it is preferentially selected within non-thymidine...
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