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YMDD motif variants in inactive hepatitis B carriers detected by Inno-Lipa HBV DR assay.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Dec 2006
Akarsu Mesut, Sengonul Aylin, Tankurt Ethem, Sayiner Ayca Arzu, Topalak Omer, Akpinar Hale, Abacioglu Yusuf Hakan
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INTRODUCTION: Mutations of hepatitis B virus (HBV) polymerase, especially occurring at the highly conserved YMDD region, are related to resistance to lamivudine. Although these mutations are frequently secondary to lamivudine use, they can also occur naturally. The aim of the present study was to...
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