کد مقاله | کد نشریه | سال انتشار | مقاله انگلیسی | نسخه تمام متن |
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3368914 | 1218984 | 2014 | 5 صفحه PDF | دانلود رایگان |

• We introduced real-time PCR methods for detection of HCMV UL97 mutations.
• Our methods enable quantitative sensitive/resistant HCMV strain monitoring.
• We confirmed the presence of mixed sensitive/resistant HCMV populations.
• Our results showed changes in proportions of sensitive/resistant strains over time.
• Resistant strain may be repopulated by sensitive strain after GCV therapy cessation.
BackgroundAntiviral resistance development is a serious complication of human cytomegalovirus virostatic therapy caused by mutations in UL 97 and/or UL54 genes.ObjectivesTo determinate the presence of sensitive and resistant strains in patients developing antiviral resistance.Study designWe used three different molecular biological methods for mutation analysis–restriction fragment length polymorphism, sequencing and real-time PCR approach.ResultsWe describe three allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplant patients developing the GCV resistant HCMV strains manifested by virostatic treatment failure. In these patients we identified UL97 mutations L595S, A594V and A594T and monitored the dynamics of coexisted sensitive/resistant strains. We confirmed the presence of mixed HCMV populations and in two patients a phenomenon of sensitive strain repopulation which occurred after 6.5 months and 1 month after removing GCV pressure.ConclusionsOur results show changes in proportions of sensitive/resistant subpopulations over time but other studies would be required to demonstrate the beneficial impact of their monitoring on clinical outcome.
Journal: Journal of Clinical Virology - Volume 61, Issue 2, October 2014, Pages 270–274