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Identification and structural characterization of novel genetic elements in the HIV-1 V3 loop regulating coreceptor usage.
Antiviral therapy - 1 Jan 2011
Svicher Valentina, Alteri Claudia, Artese Anna, Zhang Jing Maria, Costa Giosuè, Mercurio Fabio, D'Arrigo Roberta, Alcaro Stefano, Palù Giorgio, Clementi Massimo, Zazzi Maurizio, Andreoni Massimo, Antinori Andrea, Lazzarin Adriano, Ceccherini-Silberstein Francesca, Perno Carlo Federico
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The interaction between HIV-1 gp120 and CCR5 N terminus is critical for R5-virus entry and affects CCR5 antagonists' activity. Knowledge of how different genetic signatures of gp120 V3 domain effect the strength of this interaction is limited. METHODS: HIV-1 coreceptor usage was assessed in 251 patients using enhanced-sensitivity Trofile assay and V3 sequencing plus tropism prediction by Geno2pheno...
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