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Sensitivity of NS3 serine proteases from hepatitis C virus genotypes 2 and 3 to the inhibitor BILN 2061.
Journal of virology - 1 Jul 2004
Thibeault Diane, Bousquet Christiane, Gingras Rock, Lagacé Lisette, Maurice Roger, White Peter W, Lamarre Daniel
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) displays a high degree of genetic variability. Six genotypes and more than 50 subtypes have been identified to date. In this report, kinetic profiles were determined for NS3 proteases of genotypes 1a, 1b, 2ac, 2b, and 3a, revealing no major differences in activity. In vitro sensitivity studies with BILN 2061 showed a decrease in affinity for proteases of genotypes 2 and 3 (K(i), 80 to 90...
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