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Mutations in the basic core promoter region of hepatitis B virus. Relationship with precore variants and HBV genotypes in a Spanish population of HBV carriers.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Mar 2004
Jardi Rosendo, Rodriguez Francisco, Buti Maria, Costa Xose, Valdes Auristela, Allende Helena, Schaper Melanie, Galimany Roman, Esteban Rafael, Guardia Jaime
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: To determine the prevalence and significance of hepatitis B virus (HBV) basic core promoter (BCP) mutations and to establish their relationship with precore (preC) mutations, HBV genotypes and HBV-DNA levels. METHODS: BCP and preC mutations and genotypes were determined by sequencing. RESULTS: Genomic analysis was performed in 129 (71%) of 182 patients. BCP mutations were detected in 83% of 18...
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