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Analysis of hepatitis C virus hypervariable region 1 sequence from cryoglobulinemic patients and associated controls.
Journal of virology - 1 May 2007
Bianchettin Gabriella, Bonaccini Claudia, Oliva Romina, Tramontano Anna, Cividini Agostino, Casato Milvia, Merlini Giampaolo, Silini Enrico, Mondelli Mario U
Abstract excerpt
Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is frequently associated with extrahepatic manifestations, including nonmalignant and malignant B-cell lymphoproliferative disorders. It has been reported that specific changes or recurring motifs in the amino acid sequence of the HCV hypervariable region 1 (HVR1) may be associated with cryoglobulinemia. We searched for specific insertions/deletions and/or amino acid...
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