V118I substitution in the reverse transcriptase gene of HIV type 1 CRF02_AG strains infecting drug-naive individuals in Cameroon

AIDS Res Hum Retroviruses. 2004 Jun;20(6):673-8. doi: 10.1089/0889222041217464.

Abstract

We describe the resistance-associated substitutions that are present in the reverse transcriptase (RT) genes of HIV-1 CRF02_AG strains infecting drug-naive villagers of Cameroon. The 11 sequences analyzed were previously subtyped as CRF02_AG in the gag, pro, and env genes, and this work revealed that most (10/11) had a concordant subtype (CRF02_AG) in the pol gene, while one sequence had discordant subtype (A1) in the pol gene. Classification of the CRF02_AG sequences was further confirmed by recombination breakpoint analysis, which revealed a mosaic composition similar to the reference strain IbNG. Analysis of the RT genes for resistance-associated substitutions revealed two sequences containing a V118I substitution. Even though no other resistance-associated substitutions were found, the presence of V118I, which is implicated in resistance to reverse transcriptase inhibitors, in CRF02_AG strains infecting drug-naive individuals should be considered when introducing these antiretrovirals in areas where CRF02_AG is the predominant subtype, such as Cameroon.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Amino Acid Substitution
  • Anti-HIV Agents / pharmacology
  • Cameroon
  • DNA, Viral / chemistry
  • DNA, Viral / isolation & purification
  • Drug Resistance, Viral / genetics*
  • Genotype
  • HIV Infections / virology*
  • HIV Reverse Transcriptase / chemistry
  • HIV Reverse Transcriptase / genetics*
  • HIV Reverse Transcriptase / physiology
  • HIV-1 / classification
  • HIV-1 / enzymology
  • HIV-1 / genetics*
  • HIV-1 / isolation & purification
  • Humans
  • Molecular Epidemiology
  • Molecular Sequence Data
  • Mutation
  • Phylogeny
  • Polymorphism, Genetic
  • Proviruses / genetics
  • Sequence Analysis, DNA
  • Sequence Homology

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • DNA, Viral
  • HIV Reverse Transcriptase

Associated data

  • GENBANK/AY391750
  • GENBANK/AY391751
  • GENBANK/AY391752
  • GENBANK/AY391753
  • GENBANK/AY391754
  • GENBANK/AY391755
  • GENBANK/AY391756
  • GENBANK/AY391757
  • GENBANK/AY391758
  • GENBANK/AY391759