| Literature DB >> 10196343 |
D L Sodora1, K E Sheridan, P A Marx, R I Connor.
Abstract
Rhesus macaques immunized with simian immunodeficiency virus SIVmac239Deltanef but not protected from SIVmac251 challenge were studied to determine the genetic and biological characteristics of the breakthrough viruses. Assessment of SIV genetic diversity (env V1-V2) revealed a reduction in the number of viral species in the immunized, unprotected macaques, compared to the number in nonimmunized controls. However, no evidence for selection of a specific V1-V2 genotype was observed, and biologically cloned isolates from the animals with breakthrough virus were similar with respect to replication kinetics and coreceptor use in vitro.Entities:
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Year: 1999 PMID: 10196343 PMCID: PMC104226
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Virol ISSN: 0022-538X Impact factor: 5.103