A method for near full-length amplification and sequencing for six hepatitis C virus genotypes.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a rapidly evolving RNA virus that has been classified into seven genotypes. All HCV genotypes cause chronic hepatitis, which ultimately leads to liver diseases such as cirrhosis. The genotypes are unevenly distributed across the globe, with genotypes 1 and 3 being the most prevalent. Until recently, molecular epidemiological studies of HCV evolution within the host and at the population level have been limited to the analyses of partial viral genome segments, as it has been technically challenging to amplify and sequence the full-length of the 9.6 kb HCV genome. Although recent improvements have been made in full genome sequencing methodologies, these protocols are still either limited to a specific genotype or cost-inefficient.

Results

SUBMITTER: Bull RA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4797172 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature