title: HIV-1 CRF_BC recombinants infection in China: molecular epidemic and characterizations.
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.
authors.affiliation: State Key Laboratory for Infectious Disease Prevention and Control, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, P.R. China.
authors.forename: Yabo
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Ouyang
authors.forename: Yiming
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Shao
authors.forename: Liying
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Ma
mesh_terms: D002681:China / Q000453:epidemiology; D024882:Drug Resistance, Viral / Q000235:genetics; D014644:Genetic Variation; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000821:virology; D015497:HIV-1 / Q000235:genetics* / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D009154:Mutation