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World J Gastroenterol. Dec 28, 2011; 17(48): 5317-5323
Published online Dec 28, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i48.5317
Published online Dec 28, 2011. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i48.5317
Mutations around interferon sensitivity-determining region: A pilot resistance report of hepatitis C virus 1b in a Hong Kong population
Xiao-Ming Zhou, Department of Epidemiology, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, China
Paul KS Chan, Department of Microbiology, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin, Hong Kong, China
John S Tam, World Health Organization, Geneva 1200, Switzerland
Author contributions: Zhou XM performed the majority of experiments and wrote the manuscript; Chan PKS and Tam JS provided financial support, vital reagents and analytical tools, and conception of this manuscript.
Supported by The National Key Technology Research and Development Program of China, No. 2009ZX10004-104
Correspondence to: Dr. Xiao-Ming Zhou, Department of Epidemiology, Shanghai Public Health Clinical Center, Fudan University, Shanghai 201508, China. xmzhou@shmu.edu.cn
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Received: August 19, 2011
Revised: October 28, 2011
Accepted: November 5, 2011
Published online: December 28, 2011
Revised: October 28, 2011
Accepted: November 5, 2011
Published online: December 28, 2011
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