[Prediction of phenotype R5/X4 of HIV-1 variants circulating in Russia, by using computer methods]

Vopr Virusol. 2009 May-Jun;54(3):17-21.
[Article in Russian]

Abstract

The paper presents the data of a comparative analysis of various bioinformation methods for evaluating the tropism of HIV-1 subtype A that is typical of Russia. The prevalence of CXCR4- and CCR5-tropic viruses among the variants prevailing in Russia was studied using the B-PSSM (sinsi) prediction method. No X4-tropic variants were found among 124 samples of HIV-1 isolated from the Russian patients not receiving antiretrovirus therapy.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Cell Line, Tumor
  • Computational Biology / methods*
  • HIV Envelope Protein gp120 / genetics
  • HIV Infections / epidemiology*
  • HIV Infections / virology*
  • HIV-1 / classification
  • HIV-1 / genetics
  • HIV-1 / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Peptide Fragments / genetics
  • RNA, Viral / genetics
  • Receptors, CCR5 / physiology*
  • Receptors, CXCR4 / physiology*
  • Russia / epidemiology

Substances

  • HIV Envelope Protein gp120
  • HIV envelope protein gp120 (305-321)
  • Peptide Fragments
  • RNA, Viral
  • Receptors, CCR5
  • Receptors, CXCR4