Mutation Information
Mutation Site
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G587A |
Mutation Type
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Nucleotide level |
Gene/Protein/Region Type
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S |
Genotype/Subtype
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D |
Literature Information
PubMed PMID
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12757503
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Disease
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HBV infection
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Published Year
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2003 |
Journal
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Vox sanguinis |
Title
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High frequency of hepatitis B virus infection in patients with beta-thalassemia receiving multiple transfusions. |
Author
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Singh H,Pradhan M,Singh RL,Phadke S,Naik SR,Aggarwal R,Naik S |
Evidence
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Post-vaccination infections may be a result of viruses harbouring surface (S)-gene mutations (e.g. G587A) in a region critical for reactivity to antibody to hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs).
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