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Characteristic of HIV-1 in V3 loop region based on seroreactivity and amino acid sequences in Thailand.
Asian Pacific journal of allergy and immunology - 1 Jun 2002
Balachandra Kruavon, Matsuo Kazuhiro, Sutthent Ruengpung, Hoisanka Narin, Boonsarthorn Naphasawan, Sawanpanyalert Pathom, Warachit Paijit, Yamazaki Shudo, Honda Mitsuo
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The third variable (V3) domain of the envelop (env) protein has been used for determining genetic subtype and phenotypic characteristics of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) isolates. Based on the seroreactivity of the HIV-1 subtype by V3 peptide binding enzyme immunoassay (EIA) of 351 samples obtained in 1998 from HIV-1 infected individuals and AIDS patients, we found that 283 (80.6%) were subtype E,...
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