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Host dependent variation of hepatitis C virus: phylogenetic analyses
S Maekawa1, N Enomoto, M Kurosaki
1Second Department of Internal Medicine, Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan.
Archives of Virology
|January 1, 1995
Summary
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) quasispecies analysis reveals high genetic similarity within individuals and families, suggesting intrafamilial transmission. Viral evolution in hypervariable region-1 differs based on the host during transmission.
Area of Science:
- Virology
- Molecular Biology
- Genetics
Background:
- Hepatitis C virus (HCV) exhibits significant genetic diversity, forming quasispecies within infected individuals.
- Understanding HCV quasispecies evolution is crucial for comprehending viral transmission and pathogenesis.