Title:HIV-1 CRF_BC Recombinants Infection in China: Molecular Epidemic and Characterizations
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
Author(s): Yabo Ouyang, Yiming Shao and Liying Ma
Affiliation:
Keywords:
AIDS, HIV-1, CRF_BC, epidemic, genetic, biologic and drug resistant
Abstract: CRF_BC recombinant strains were first identified in China and are one of the most prevalent and
characteristically unique HIV-1 subtypes across China. Here we aim to review the published data about HIV-1 CRF_BC
recombinant strains epidemic in China and to characterize the genetics, biology and drug resistance of this virus. This
study may help to better understand the current situation of HIV-1 CRF_BC prevalence and facilitate the development of
vaccines and more efficient anti-HIV-1 regimens in China.
