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Mycobacterium tuberculosis whole genome sequencing and protein structure modelling provides insights into anti-tuberculosis drug resistance.
BMC medicine - 23 Mar 2016
Phelan Jody, Coll Francesc, McNerney Ruth, Ascher David B, Pires Douglas E V, Furnham Nick, Coeck Nele, Hill-Cawthorne Grant A, Nair Mridul B, Mallard Kim, Ramsay Andrew, Campino Susana, Hibberd Martin L, Pain Arnab, Rigouts Leen, Clark Taane G
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BACKGROUND: Combating the spread of drug resistant tuberculosis is a global health priority. Whole genome association studies are being applied to identify genetic determinants of resistance to anti-tuberculosis drugs. Protein structure and interaction modelling are used to understand the functional effects of putative mutations and provide insight into the molecular mechanisms leading to resistance. METHODS: To...
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