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Generation of cytotoxicity against hepatitis delta virus genotypes and quasispecies by epitope modification.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Apr 2009
Huang Yi-Hsiang, Wu Jaw-Ching, Peng Wei-Li, Huo Teh-Ia, Shih Hsuan-Hui, Lan Keng-Hsin, Su Chien-Wei, Lee Shou-Dong
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Quasispecies are likely responsible for virus escape from host immune surveillance. The aim of this study was to enhance the immune response against varied sequences within the HDV quasispecies in an attempt to control chronic delta hepatitis. METHODS: The HLA-A2 restricted peptides spanning aa 43-51 of HDAg and three variant peptides bearing single amino acid substitutions were synthesized....
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