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Comparison of phenotypic and genotypic tropism determination in triple-class-experienced HIV patients eligible for maraviroc treatment.
The Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy - 1 Feb 2011
Vandekerckhove Linos, Verhofstede Chris, Demecheleer Els, De Wit Stephane, Florence Eric, Fransen Katrien, Moutschen Michel, Mostmans Wendy, Kabeya Kabamba, Mackie Nicola, Plum Jean, Vaira Dolores, Van Baelen Kurt, Vandenbroucke Ina, Van Eygen Veerle, Van Marck Herwig, Vogelaers Dirk, Geretti Anna Maria, Stuyver Lieven J
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BACKGROUND: Determination of HIV-1 tropism is a pre-requisite to the use of CCR5 antagonists. This study evaluated the potential of population genotypic tropism tests (GTTs) in clinical practice, and the correlation with phenotypic tropism tests (PTTs) in patients accessing routine HIV care. METHODS: Forty-nine consecutive plasma samples for which an original Trofile(TM) assay was performed were obtained from...
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