Abstract

HIV-1 subtypes other than B are responsible for most new HIV infections worldwide; virus sequence data for drug resistance is described only from a limited number of non-B subtype HIV-1. This study is on mutations and polymorphisms of HIV-1 protease gene that can predict drug resistance in subtype C. The genotypic resistance assay was carried out on 38 HIV-1 strains with their plasma RNA and in nine, the proviral protease gene was sequenced. The treatment naove strains showed minor resistance mutations, there were no major resistance mutations in the protease gene. We suggest the use of resistance testing to monitor individuals on therapy and also before initiation of therapy, gathering more sequence information for a data bank of Indian strains.

Details

Title
Genotypic resistance profile of HIV-1 protease gene: A preliminary report from Vellore, south India
Author
Kandathil, A; Kannangai, R; Abraham, O; Sudarsanam, T; Pulimood, S; Sridharan, G
Pages
151-4
Publication year
2008
Publication date
Apr 2008
Publisher
Elsevier Limited
ISSN
02550857
e-ISSN
19983646
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
English
ProQuest document ID
864949013
Copyright
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