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Deep sequencing reveals mutagenic effects of ribavirin during monotherapy of hepatitis C virus genotype 1-infected patients.
Journal of virology - 1 Jun 2013
Dietz Julia, Schelhorn Sven-Eric, Fitting Daniel, Mihm Ulrike, Susser Simone, Welker Martin-Walter, Füller Caterina, Däumer Martin, Teuber Gerlinde, Wedemeyer Heiner, Berg Thomas, Lengauer Thomas, Zeuzem Stefan, Herrmann Eva, Sarrazin Christoph
Abstract excerpt
The preeminent mode of action of the broad-spectrum antiviral nucleoside ribavirin in the therapy of chronic hepatitis C is currently unresolved. Particularly under contest are possible mutagenic effects of ribavirin that may lead to viral extinction by lethal mutagenesis of the hepatitis C virus...
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