Discussion: As expected,
K65R was only found from the group of TDF-exposed patients (group-B).
Discussion: Of note,
K65R is a mutation known to reverse the excision phenotype of AZT resistance mutations, to increase viral susceptibility to AZT, which in turns improves the clinical efficacy of AZT.
Discussion: This is due to the selection of DRMs (TAMs and/or
K65R) following previous ART with a thymidine analogue- and subsequently with TDF-containing regimens.