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Tropism testing in the clinical management of HIV-1 infection.
Current opinion in HIV and AIDS - 1 Nov 2009
Lin Nina H, Kuritzkes Daniel R
Abstract excerpt
PURPOSE OF REVIEW: A variety of methods are available to determine HIV-1 co-receptor usage, commonly referred to as viral tropism. This article reviews recent data on phenotypic and genotypic assays of HIV-1 tropism. RECENT FINDINGS: Tropism assays are used to determine co-receptor usage of HIV-1 in patients who may be candidates for treatment with CCR5 antagonists. Phenotypic assays are used most often in the...
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