HIV-1 subtype C predicted co-receptor tropism in Africa: an individual sequence level meta-analysis

Abstract Background Entry inhibitors, such as Maraviroc, hold promise as components of HIV treatment and/or pre-exposure prophylaxis in Africa. Maraviroc inhibits the interaction between HIV Envelope gp120 V3-loop and CCR5 coreceptor. HIV-1 subtype C (HIV-1-C) is predominant in Southern Africa and p...

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Main Authors: Nontokozo D. Matume, Denis M. Tebit, Pascal O. Bessong
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-02-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-020-0263-x