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Systematic screening of viral and human genetic variation identifies antiretroviral resistance and immune escape link.
eLife - 1 Jun 2021
Nguyen Huyen, Thorball Christian Wandell, Fellay Jacques, Böni Jürg, Yerly Sabine, Perreau Matthieu, Hirsch Hans H, Kusejko Katharina, Thurnheer Maria Christine, Battegay Manuel, Cavassini Matthias, Kahlert Christian R, Bernasconi Enos, Günthard Huldrych F, Kouyos Roger D
Abstract excerpt
Background: Considering the remaining threat of drug-resistantmutations (DRMs) to antiretroviral treatment (ART) efficacy, we investigated how the selective pressure of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-restricted cytotoxic T lymphocytes drives certain DRMs' emergence and retention. Methods: We systematically screened DRM:HLA class I allele combinations in 3997 ART-naïve Swiss HIV Cohort Study (SHCS) patients. For...
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