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Phylogenetic analysis of HCV subgenotypes in patients from Sichuan province in China based on the NS5B region.
International journal of molecular medicine - 1 Oct 2015
Nie Bin, Zhang Guangjiong, Guo Yongcan, Li Qingfeng, Liu Jinbo, Tu Zhiguang
Abstract excerpt
The classification of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes is of clinical importance as it may help to predict drug therapy responses and estimate treatment duration. The classical method of HCV subgenotype classification is whole genome sequencing (WGS). However, the high cost and time-consuming nature of WGS limits its usage in clinical practice. A number of studies have been conducted to confirm whether specific...
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