Editorial
Copyright ©2012 Baishideng.
World J Virol. Jun 12, 2012; 1(3): 71-78
Published online Jun 12, 2012. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v1.i3.71
Table 1 Molecular interactions between hepatitis B virus and hepatitis D virus
HBV polymerase mutation(s)Corresponding HBsAg mutation(s)Clinical relevanceEffect(s) on HDV
rtM204VsI195M(A)LMV resistanceEnhanced HDV secretion
rtM204IsW196L/S/stopLMV resistanceS, L: no HDV secretion
rtD205HsW196FSelected during LMV treatment with reduced binding to anti-HBsAg antibodiesReduced HDV secretion
rtV173LsE164DSelected during LMV treatment with reduced binding to anti-HBsAg antibodiesReduced HDV secretion
rtV173L/rtM204VsE164D/sI195MSelected during LMV treatment with reduced binding to anti-HBsAg antibodiesSupport HDV secretion