A type-specific nested PCR assay established and applied for investigation of HBV genotype and subgenotype in Chinese patients with chronic HBV infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Many studies have suggested that hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes show not only geographical distribution and race specificity, but also are associated with disease progression and response to interferon treatment. The objective of...

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Main Authors: Nie Jing-Jing, Sun Kui-Xia, Li Jie, Wang Jie, Jin Hui, Wang Ling, Lu Feng-Min, Li Tong, Yan Ling, Yang Jing-Xian, Sun Mi-Shu, Zhuang Hui
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/9/1/121