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Mutations in the external loops of BK virus VP1 and urine viral load in renal transplant recipients.
Journal of cellular physiology - 1 Jan 2010
Tremolada Sara, Delbue Serena, Castagnoli Lorenzo, Allegrini Sara, Miglio Umberto, Boldorini Renzo, Elia Francesca, Gordon Jennifer, Ferrante Pasquale
Abstract excerpt
Polyomavirus-associated nephropathy (PVAN) is a major complication that occurs after renal transplantation and is induced by reactivation of the human polyomavirus BK (BKV). The structure of the viral capsid protein 1 (VP1) is characterized by the presence of external loops, BC, DE, EF, GH, and H...
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