Article
Simultaneous introduction of distinct HIV-1 subtypes into different risk groups in Russia, Byelorussia and Lithuania.
AIDS (London, England) - 1 May 1995
Lukashov V V, Cornelissen M T, Goudsmit J, Papuashvilli M N, Rytik P G, Khaitov R M, Karamov E V, de Wolf F
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVE: To investigate genotypes and serotypes of HIV-1 variants in Russia, Byelorussia and Lithuania. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Sera from 20 HIV-1-infected individuals were tested in an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) with 19 V3 synthetic peptides, and serum HIV-1 V3 RNA was amplified and sequenced. RESULTS: Sequence comparison of the envelope V3 region among specimens tested revealed a 2-29% range...
Topics
- Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
- Amino Acid Sequence
- Consensus Sequence
- Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay
- Female
- Genetic Variation
- Genotype
- HIV Envelope Protein gp120
- HIV-1
- Humans
