Mutation Information
Mutation Site
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M130K |
Mutation Type
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Amino acid level |
Gene/Protein/Region Type
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X |
Genotype/Subtype
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F |
Viral Reference
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AB036919
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Literature Information
PubMed PMID
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16080797
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Disease
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Acute hepatitis B;
Chronic hepatitis B;
Hepatocellular carcinoma
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Published Year
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2005 |
Journal
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Virology journal |
Title
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HBx M130K and V131I (T-A) mutations in HBV genotype F during a follow-up study in chronic carriers. |
Author
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León B,Taylor L,Vargas M,Luftig RB,Albertazzi F,Herrero L,Visona K |
Evidence
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A change in the amino acid sequences at positions 130 and 131 in the HBV-X protein (M130K and V131I) produced by T-A point mutations at the nucleic acids level has been associated with severe liver damage and HCC in patients from China and Africa.
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