Selected amino acid mutations in HIV-1 B subtype gp41 are Associated with Specific gp120V3signatures in the regulation of Co-Receptor usage

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BACKGROUND: The third variable loop (V3) of the HIV-1 gp120 surface protein is a major determinant of cellular co-receptor binding. However, HIV-1 can also modulate its tropism through other regions in gp120, such as V1, V2 and C4 regions, as well as in the gp41 protein. Moreover, specific changes in gp41 are likely to be responsible for of damage in gp120-CCR5 interactions, resulting in potential resistance to...

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