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[Identification of signature amino acids in the env V3-V4 and flanking regions of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 predominant strains in China].
Zhonghua yi xue za zhi - 6 Apr 2005
Liang Hao, Xing Hui, Li Jonathan Z, Wei Min, Hong Kun-xue, Feng Yi, Zhao Quan-bi, Chen Jian-ping, Quan Yu, Teng Tao, Shao Yi-ming
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To identify signature amino acids in the V3-V4 and flanking regions of the env gene from human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) predominant strains in China and to elucidate the role of these signature amino acids on epidemiologic tracking and the development of vaccine. METHODS: Fragments of the HIV-1 env gene were amplified by nested-PCR from the whole blood of HIV-1 infected individuals from 12...
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