Abstract: Analysis of recombinant HIV-1 variants indicated that
E138K conferred low-level rilpivirine resistance and that coexistence of
I135T/L with
E138K amplified the resistance.
Abstract: CONCLUSIONS:
I135T/L, escape mutations from HLA-B*51/52-restricted cytotoxic T lymphocytes, which are prevalent in Japan, may predispose HIV-1 to harbour
E138K upon failure of rilpivirine-containing ART.