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Evaluation of hepatitis C virus core antigen assays in detecting recombinant viral antigens of various genotypes.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Dec 2009
Saeed Mohsan, Suzuki Ryosuke, Kondo Madoka, Aizaki Hideki, Kato Takanobu, Mizuochi Toshiaki, Wakita Takaji, Watanabe Haruo, Suzuki Tetsuro
Abstract excerpt
A single substitution within the hepatitis C virus core antigen sequence, A48T, which is observed in approximately 30% of individuals infected with genotype 2a virus, reduces the sensitivity of a commonly used chemiluminescence enzyme immunoassay. Quantitation of the antigen is improved by using a distinct anticore antibody with a different epitope.
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