4Method: Of six positions' mutation in the A-B interdomain, three
RT mutations,
rtD134E/N,
rt Method: Of note, the following four putative or pretreatment mutations found in treatment naive patients, rtD134E/N, rtN139D/E/H/K/Q, rtF221Y, and rtI224V, are also reported as associated with progression of severe liver diseases, such as HCC and cirrhosis (described below).