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Viral evolution during structured treatment interruptions in chronically human immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals.
Journal of virology - 1 Dec 2002
Martinez-Picado Javier, Frost Simon D W, Izquierdo Nuria, Morales-Lopetegi K, Marfil Silvia, Puig Teresa, Cabrera Cecilia, Clotet Bonaventura, Ruiz Lidia
Abstract excerpt
We analyzed the evolution of the human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) env gene in 12 chronically infected individuals who underwent structured treatment interruptions (STIs). Analyses of length variation and of clonal sequences demonstrated highly unpredictable evolution, which may limit the strengthening of HIV-specific immune responses by STIs because of the variability in exposure to viral antigens.
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