山东省部分HIV-1流行株的亚型分析和序列特征研究

目的　对山东省HIV 1流行毒株进行亚型分析 ,并研究其变异特征。方法　采集 2 6份HIV 1感染者的外周静脉抗凝血 ,提取前病毒DNA进行体外扩增 ,获得包膜蛋白 (env)基因的核酸片段 ,并对其C2 V3及邻区的核苷酸进行测定和分析。结果　基因和氨基酸序列分析表明 ,2 6份标本中存在 4种亚型和重组毒株 (B′、C、A、A/E) ,其中B′ 17株 ,其组内基因距离为 11.6 9± 4 .19。V3环顶端四肽有 6种形式 ,最多的是GPGQ(15株 )、GPGR(6株 )。V3环第 11、2 5位氨基酸出现变异 ,并有 1株呈电荷双阳性。结论　山东省HIV 1流行株亚型较多 ,有重组毒株出现的可能 ,基因发生较大变异 ,HIV 1传播在山东省有加快的趋势。     

HIV1膜蛋白PND编码基因自然变异株的发现

目的 对1例来自华东地区HIV1分离株（WWBH7）的前病毒env基因C2-V3区进行序列分析。方法 以HIV1感染者外周血单个核细胞基因组为模板进行套式PCR扩增HIV1env基因C2-V3区片段,将此扩增产物插入T-Vector,酶切鉴定重组质粒,使用AB1737自动DNA序列测定仪测定序列并用DNASIS软件进行分析。结果 DNA序列资料显示该毒株属于HIV1B亚型衍生株,但与HIV1B亚型的标准株如SF2株相比,该HIV1毒株的env基因V3区下游有192bp的重复插入突变,使得该毒株的膜蛋白PND编码基因呈现双V3区的变异该段DNA序列已登录于GenBank(AF220245)。结论 该分离株是1个在膜蛋白PND编码基因有大片段插入突变的HIV1变异株。     

我国HIV-1主要流行株外膜蛋白(env)基因V3～V4区变异及其与生物学特性的关系

目的　研究我国HIV 1主要流行毒株亚型的envV3～V4区变异与生物学特性的关系。方法　应用nested PCR对 1 57份获自我国 1 2个省份的HIV 1毒株env区序列进行扩增 ,并使用ABI 377型测序仪测序 ,然后应用BLAST、GCG和MEGA等生物学软件或程序对env基因V3～V4区序列进行分析。结果　B′亚型毒株V3顶端四肽存在着 4种类型 :GPGR ( 54% )、GPGQ ( 2 8% )、GPGK( 1 6 % )和GPGA( 2 % ) ,B′/C重组毒株全部为GPGQ( 1 0 0 % ) ,CRF0 1 AE重组毒株呈现GPGQ( 95% )和GPGR( 5% )两种类型 ;B′/C和CRF0 1 AE重组毒株V3～V4区及其临近区域N 糖基化位点比B′亚型毒株N 糖基化位点保守。而B′亚型毒株V3环的净电荷分别显著高于B′/C和CRF0 1 AE毒株 (P <0 .0 1 ) ;根据V3环关键氨基酸推测辅助受体使用情况的结果显示 :B′亚型毒株有 9.2 6 %可能使用CCR5,7.4 1 %可能使用CXCR4 ,其余 83.33%不能对辅助受体的使用作出预测。所有B′/C重组毒株被预测可能使用CCR5。CRF0 1 AE重组毒株有 90 .4 8%被预测可能使用CCR5,没有被预测为使用CXCR4的序列 ,9.52 %不能作出预测。结论　B′亚型毒株大部分可能为NSI型 ,少部分可能为SI型 ,而B′/C和CRF0 1 AE重组毒株绝大部分为NSI型。我国主要流行株的V3～V4区尤其是V3环的氨基酸     

1990～1997年云南IDUs HIV-1 B亚型分离株膜蛋白V3环顶端四肽基因序列的变化趋势

目的　观察云南静脉药瘾 (IDUs)HIV 1分离株env基因V3环顶端四肽氨基酸和相应核苷酸序列随时间推移的变化。方法　根据 1990～ 1997年间 6 2株HIV 1分离株env基因C2 V3区DNA序列 ,对HIV 1膜蛋白V3环顶端四肽基因序列 (基序 )及其编码核苷酸进行分析 ,并探讨其随时间推移的变化趋势。结果　 1990～ 1997年间 6 2株HIV 1毒株膜蛋白V3环顶端四肽基序有程度不同的氨基酸变异 ,主要表现在第四位氨基酸的改变 ,变异呈现一定的趋向性。 6 2株云南标本中有 46例(74 2 % )为GPGR ,10例 (16 1% )为GPGQ ,4例 (6 4% )为GPGK ,另有 2例 (3 3% )为GPER且四肽基序编码核苷酸的变异主要表现为A→G的改变。结论　 1990～ 1997年这一时期内 ,云南IDUs特定感染者范围内HIV 1分离株膜蛋白V3环顶端四肽序列已表现出较大的趋向性 ,符合HIV 1国际B亚型SF2株的GPGR模式     

河北省HIV-1流行株的env基因序列测定和亚型分析

目的了解河北省HIV-1亚型的分布特点和传播方式,推测流行时间,预测流行趋势。方法采集HIV感染者的全血样品,分离外周血单核细胞(PBMC),提取前病毒DNA,使用套式聚合酶链反应(nested-PCR),扩增HIV-1的env基因的C2-V3区并进行序列测定和亚型分析。结果对22份HIV-1感染者的样品,扩增得到了18份HIV-1envC2-V3基因片段,经序列测定和基因分析鉴定出3种HIV-1M亚群基因亚型,即:B′、CRF-BC和C亚型。B′亚型的组内基因离散率为7.84%±3.14%(n=14),基因序列与云南瑞丽株rl42(泰国B亚型)相近;2株CRF-BC亚型与广西毒株的基因离散率为4.60%。与血液途径感染有关的人员均为B′(泰国B)亚型。结论目前,在河北省发现了3种HIV-1亚型。输供血途径中B′亚型仍是主要的流行亚型,可能来源于云南吸毒人群。HIV-1B′亚型在河北省的流行时间大约为7~9年。     

我国HIV-1 B''亚型毒株gag基因变异特征研究

目的研究我国人免疫缺陷病毒1型（HIV-1）B’亚型主要流行株在宿主免疫压力下的基因变异及抗原表位的变化特征，探讨选择压力、基因离散率和抗原表位变化之间的关系。方法从确诊的HIV-1感染者的全血样本中提取基因组DNA，经套式聚合酶链反应（PCR）扩增后，将扩增产物进行纯化和测序。然后将所得序列进行系统进化树和氨基酸变异分析，使用GCG软件包的Distance程序对P17和P24两个区段计算基因距离，用Diverge程序计算同义替换（1（s）和非同义替换（1（a）及二者之间的比值，并对我国人群中较常见的HLA型别限制的CTL表位的突变情况进行分析。结果HIV-1B’亚型毒株的P17区段的Ks／Ka值〈1，而P24区段的Ks／Ka值〉1；P24部分的基因离散率低于P17部分；P17区段抗原表位的保守率为34．94％，而P24区段抗原表位的保守率为67．38％；从基因离散率、所受的选择压力及抗原表位的突变率3个方面来看，HIV-1的P17区段均明显大于P24区段。结论HIV-1B’亚型毒株的P17区段的抗原表位变化较大，而P24区段的抗原表位相对较为保守。提示P24区段的CTL表位更适合于表位疫苗的研制。     

福建省HIV-l流行毒株的基因序列测定和亚型分析

目的　通过DNA序列分析 ,确定福建省HIV 1流行毒株的亚型。方法　从福建省HIV 1抗体阳性者中选择 9例经性接触感染HIV 1者 ,采集其全血分离周围血淋巴细胞 (PBMCs)提取DNA作为PCR扩增的模板 ,设计合成 3对套式引物扩增HIV 1前病毒DNA的C2～V3区用于测序。所测序列与HIV 1中的 6个亚型的 10个国际标准或参考序列进行比较 ,确定被检标本的型别。结果使用PCR技术对 9份福建HIV 1阳性感染者PBMC样品进行扩增 ,获得HIV 1膜蛋白 (env)基因的核酸片段 ,并对其约 2 47bp核苷酸序列进行了分析、比较 ,证实 9份样品中 7份为E亚型 ,其余 2份分别为B和C亚型毒株。E亚型各株间序列存在一定差异 ,组内基因离散率为 6 2 8± 2 40。结论　福建省目前HIV 1的流行株主要为E亚型 ,流行株的来源较为复杂 ,株间序列差异不仅与感染时间有关 ,也和感染地点不同等因素有关 ,这些特点不同于我国其他一些省份发现的经血传播的HIV 1B或C亚型 ,其流行时间不长 ,株间序列差异不大     

早期HIV-1感染env基因的动态变异研究

目的 追踪观察HIV-1新发感染者体内CRF07_BC重组毒株膜蛋白基因的变异性.方法 从HIV-1感染者血浆中提取总RNA,通过逆转录多聚酶链反应(RT-PCR)获得HIV-1 gp120全长及C2-C5区段基因.纯化后装入T载体,转化至Top10大肠埃希菌内增殖,通过蓝白斑筛选获得阳性克隆,运用PCR方法进行鉴定,最后对所获得的目的克隆测序.结果从两个感染者血浆样品中获得感染后半年到2年半间多个时间点的gp120基因克隆共135个及gp120基因C2-C5区段克隆15个,分析显示这些克隆均为HIV-1 CRF07_BC亚型.随感染时间的延长,HIV-1 env基因的离散率与多样性均有增加的趋势.env基因同义突变与非同义突变比较结果显示,C1、C3与V4区段非同义突变比率比gp120基因的其他区域都高.基因多态性分析的结果显示,同一时间点内不同毒株基因在不同区段的变异是不同的,基因多样性介于0与0.066±0.028之间.结论 随着患者感染时间的推移,HIV-1膜蛋白基因的变异逐渐增大.C1、C3和V4区的高突变率提示,该基因区可能是HIV-1病毒生存与宿主免疫压力相互作用的主要位点.     

26例有偿献血员HIV-1基因分型与变异特征

目的 分析某地区有偿献血人员中流行的人免疫缺陷病毒1型( HIV-1) gag、pol、env基因亚型及基因变异特征.方法 提取HIV-1感染者外周血单核细胞(PBMC) DNA,经巢式PCR( Nested PCR)扩增gag(p17-p24)、pol( PR-RT)、env(C2-V5)基因片段,纯化测序后用MEGA5.0等生物学软件对核苷酸序列进行分析.结果 23份样本为B亚型,2份为B亚型与C亚型重组,1份为CRF01_AE与B亚型重组.PR区未发现蛋白酶抑制剂主要耐药性突变,RT区检测到核苷类逆转录酶抑制剂耐药性突变M184V和非核苷类逆转录酶抑制剂耐药性突变K101E,G190A.结论 流行于该地区的HIV-1毒株以B亚型为主.大多数毒株对常规抗病毒药物仍然敏感,使用HARRT治疗方案依然有效.CXCR4型辅助受体的毒株顶端四肽多为GPGR(91.7％),提示GPGR可能与疾病的进展有关.     

黑龙江省17例HIV/AIDS患者的病毒亚型及基因序列特征分析

目的了解黑龙江省内部分人免疫缺陷病毒1型（HIV-1）的亚型及基因序列特征。方法用巢式聚合酶链反应（nested-PCR），对黑龙江省内17份HIV-1感染者外周血单个核细胞（PBMC）中前病毒脱氧核糖核酸的膜蛋白（env）基因进行扩增，并对C2-V3的核苷酸序列进行测定和分析。结果系统树分析显示，17份样本中病毒与HIV泰国B（B’）亚型聚在一起，基因离散率为（6．94±1．01）％，与欧美B亚型基因离散率为（12．94±2．19）％，与其他亚型的离散率大于20％。对于其V3环四肽序列的分析表明，具有GPGQ的8例，占47．06％；具有GPGR的7例，占41．18％；1例为GQGR；1例为GPGH。通过序列分析预测，大部分利用CCR5辅助受体。结论所检测的黑龙江省17例HIV-1均为B’亚型，提示黑龙江省的HIV-1流行株可能以B’亚型为主，其V3环顶端四肽序列特征以GPGQ和CP（承为主。     

26例有偿献血员HIV-1基因分型与变异特征

目的分析某地区有偿献血人员中流行的人免疫缺陷病毒1型（HIV-1）gag、pol、env基因亚型及基因变异特征。方法提取HIV-1感染者外周血单核细胞（PBMC）DNA,经巢式PCR（NestedPCR）扩增gag（p17-p24）、pol（PR＊RT）、env（C2-V5）基因片段,纯化测序后用MEGA5．0等生物学软件对核苷酸序列进行分析。结果23份样本为B亚型,2份为B亚型与C亚型重组,1份为CRF01-AE与B亚型重组。PR区未发现蛋白酶抑制剂主要耐药性突变,RT区检测到核苷类逆转录酶抑制剂耐药性突变M184V和非核苷类逆转录酶抑制剂耐药性突变K101E,G190A。结论流行于该地区的HIV-1毒株以B亚型为主。大多数毒株对常规抗病毒药物仍然敏感,使用HARRT治疗方案依然有效。CXCR4型辅助受体的毒株顶端四肽多为GPGR（91．7％）,提示GPGR可能与疾病的进展有关。     

Determination of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 subtypes in Taiwan by vpu gene analysis

The genetic diversity of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 (HIV-1) has been characterized mainly by analysis of the env and gag genes. Information on the vpu genes in the HIV sequence database is very limited. In the present study, the nucleotide sequences of the vpu genes were analyzed, and the genetic subtypes determined by analysis of the vpu gene were compared with those previously determined by analysis of the gag and env genes. The vpu genes were amplified by nested PCR of proviral DNA extracted from 363 HIV-1-infected individuals and were sequenced directly by use of the PCR products. HIV-1 subtypes were determined by sequence alignment and phylogenetic analysis with reference strains. The strains in all except one of the samples analyzed could be classified as subtype A, B, C, E, or G. The vpu subtype of one strain could not be determined. Of the strains analyzed, genetic subtypes of 247 (68.0%) were also determined by analysis of the env or gag gene. The genetic subtypes determined by vpu gene analysis were, in general, consistent with those determined by gag and/or env gene analysis except for those for two AG recombinant strains. All the strains that clustered with a Thailand subtype E strain in the vpu phylogenetic analyses were subtype E by env gene analysis and subtype A by gag gene analysis. In summary, our genetic typing revealed that subtype B strains, which constituted 73.8% of all strains analyzed, were most prevalent in Taiwan. While subtype E strains constituted about one-quarter of the viruses, they were prevalent at a higher proportion in the group infected by heterosexual transmission. Genetic analysis of vpu may provide an alternate method for determination of HIV-1 subtypes for most of the strains, excluding those in which intersubtype recombination has occurred.     

The HIV epidemic in the Amazon Basin is driven by prototypic and recombinant HIV-1 subtypes B and F

This paper describes genetic subtypes of HIV-1 found in blood samples from 31 HIV-1-infected people who visited the Counseling and Testing AIDS Center of Instituto de Medicina Tropical in Manaus, Brazil. Manaus, the main city in Brazil's Amazon Basin, is also the closest urban connection for more than 100,000 Indians living in the rain forests of this region. Although to date there is no evidence of increased incidence of HIV-1 infection among the indigenous population, our understanding of both the prevalence and nature of the epidemic in the region as a whole is limited. From the 31 samples analyzed by C2V3 sequencing, we found almost equal proportions of HIV-1 strains belonging to subtype B (n = 16; 51.6%) and subtype F (n = 15; 48.4%), a finding that differs from results from previous studies conducted in urban areas of southeastern Brazil. We also observed the presence of the GWGR amino-acid sequence in the critical tetra-peptide crown of the env V3 loop in the HIV-1 subtype B samples analyzed. Among these samples, we also found 14 mosaic genomes (45.16%) in which different combinations of subtypes B, C, and F were identified between the p24 gag, pro, and env regions. Our data support the hypothesis that the Amazonian HIV-1 infections linked to the urban epidemic in southeastern Brazil. The genetic diversity and the prevalence of mosaic genomes among the isolates in our study confirm an integral role of recombination in the complex Brazilian epidemic.     

云南瑞丽人免疫缺陷病毒感染者gp120基因C2—V3区的序…

经套式聚合酶链反应对１７份１９９５年初采集于云南瑞丽市人免疫缺陷病毒１型阳性静脉吸毒者外周血单核细胞的核酸样品进行扩增，从１７份样品中获得了ＨＩＶ－１膜蛋白基因的核酸片段，并对其Ｃ２－Ｖ３及邻区４５０个核苷酸序列进行了测定和分析。     

HIV-1 diversity in Brazil: genetic, biologic, and immunologic characterization of HIV-1 strains in three potential HIV vaccine evaluation sites. Brazilian Network for HIV Isolation and Characterization

The Brazilian Network for HIV Isolation and Characterization was established for the surveillance of HIV variability in Brazil. Here, we report characterization of HIV strains and virus-specific immune responses from 35 clinical samples collected from three potential HIV vaccine sites. Three genetic subtypes of HIV-1 were identified by heteroduplex mobility assay (HMA) B (in 82.9% of the samples), F (14.3%), and C (2.9%). Phylogenetic analysis based on the C2V3/env DNA sequence from all 25 specimens examined was 100% concordant with HMA results. Four variants of subtype B with different tetrapeptides at the tip of the V3 loop were found: the GPGR motif (North American), GWGR motif (Brazilian B"), and two minor variants, GFGR and GPGS, as previously detected. No significant association was found between HIV-1 subtypes and the mode of transmission or biologic properties of HIV-1 isolates (derived from 88.6% of the specimens). Only 5 of 16 isolates studied were neutralized by the autologous sera. Consistent with previous results, no relation between viral subtype and peptide enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) seroreactivity or neutralization was evident. This study also demonstrated the effectiveness of the collaborative approach followed by Brazilian scientists when addressing a complex subject such as HIV variability.     

Molecular epidemiology of HIV-1 in Switzerland: evidence for a silent mutation in the C2V3 region distinguishing intravenous drug users from homosexual men. Swiss HIV Cohort Study

OBJECTIVES: To study the molecular epidemiology of HIV-1 strains found in Switzerland and to determine possible genetic linkages among strains sorted by risk group or geographic region. DESIGN: A cross-sectional, clinic-based survey of HIV-1 molecular sequences and linked patient history from Swiss people. METHODS: Specimens were collected from 215 HIV-1-infected people in HIV outpatient clinics of four tertiary referral centers (Lausanne, St. Gallen, Zurich, and Basel) between May and August 1996, mainly from homosexual men, injecting drug users (IDU), and heterosexually infected people. In addition, specimens collected between 1991 and 1995 in the HIV outpatient clinic at University of Geneva were included into this survey. These specimens were collected primarily for an ongoing, prospective cohort (Swiss HIV Cohort Study). Direct C2V3C3 sequences of the env gene were determined from 158 samples of peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Genetic data were analyzed with the available patient history on each specimen. RESULTS: As found in other previous studies in Europe, primarily subtype B viruses were identified, whereas seven (4%) of 158 were non-subtype B: one subtype D, four subtype A, and two subtype E. Five of seven non-B subtypes occurred in immigrants from African or Asian countries and all seven were found exclusively in individuals who had been infected by heterosexual contact. No significant clustering of strains within different study sites or risk groups was found. A silent mutation (LAI env 834) occurred significantly more often in IDU than in homosexual men (p<.001). CONCLUSIONS: Although the lack of significant clustering of strains by risk group or geographic region may result from early introduction of subtype B viruses in Switzerland, the strong association of a silent mutation with IDU suggests that, early in the epidemic, there was a unique founder virus among IDUs. The HIV epidemic in Switzerland is still predominantly caused by subtype B viruses.     

Genetic analysis of HIV-1 Circulating Recombinant Form 02_AG, B and C subtype-specific envelope sequences from Northern India and their predicted co-receptor usage

HIV-1 epidemic in India is largely driven by subtype C but other subtypes or recombinants have also been reported from several states of India. This is mainly due to the co-circulation of other genetic subtypes that potentially can recombine to generate recombinant/mosaic genomes. In this study, we report detail genetic characterization of HIV-1 envelope sequences from North India (Delhi and neighboring regions). Six of 13 were related to subtype C, one B and the rest six showed relatedness with CRF02_AG strain. The subtype C possessed the highly conserved GPGQ motif but subtype B possessed the GPGR motif in the V3 loop as observed earlier. While most of the sequences suggested CCR5 co-receptor usage, one subtype C sample clearly indicated CXCR4 usage. A successful mother to child transmission was established in two pairs. Thus, co-circulation of multiple subtypes (B and C) and the recombinant CRF02_AG strains in North India suggests a rapidly evolving scenario of HIV-1 epidemic in this region with impact on vaccine formulation. Since this is the first report of CRF02_AG envelope from India, it will be important to monitor the spread of this strain and its impact on HIV-1 transmission in India.     

Serotyping and genotyping of HIV-1 infection in residents of Khayelitsha, Cape Town, South Africa

It is estimated that between 5.5 and 6.1 million people are infected with HIV/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) in South Africa, with subtype C responsible for the majority of these infections. The Khayelitsha suburb of Cape Town has one of the highest HIV prevalence rates in South Africa. Overcrowding combined with unemployment and crime in parts of the area perpetuates high-risk sexual behavior, which increases exposure to infection by HIV. Against this background, the objective of this study was to characterize HIV-1 in residents confirmed to be seropositive. Serotyping was performed through a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cPEIA). Genotyping methods included RNA isolation followed by RT-PCR and sequencing of the gag p24, env gp41 immunodominant region (IDR), and env gp120 V3 genome regions of HIV-1. With the exception of a possible C/D recombinant strain, all HIV-1 strains were characterized as HIV-1 group M subtype C. One individual was shown to harbor multiple strains of HIV-1 subtype C. In Southern Africa, the focus has been to develop a subtype C candidate vaccine, as this is the major subtype found in this geographical area. Therefore, the spread of HIV-1 and its recombinant strains needs to be monitored closely.     

Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 Subtypes Prevalence in Central China

Purpose

To study the epidemic characteristics, transmission sources and routes of various subtypes of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and sequence variations in Henan, central China. To provide theoretical foundation for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) prevention strategy in this region where the primary HIV transmission route was through former paid blood donation.

Materials and Methods

HIV-1 gene env and gag were amplified by nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) from uncultured peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) obtained from 1,287 HIV-1 confirmed samples in Henan.

Results

Among 1,287 samples, 5 HIV-1 strains were found including subtypes B'' (95.9%), C (0.47%) and recombinant subtypes CRF 07_BC (1.09%), CRF 08_BC (1.79%) and CRF 01_AE (0.78%). Phylogenetic tree analysis found that 1,234 Henan subtype B'' were closely related to those commonly found in Thailand, and were distantly related to other international subtypes. The dominant strain in former blood plasma donors (FPDs) was subtype B'', and the dominant strains in sexual transmission were subtype B'' and BC. Among HIV patients who were most likely infected through routes other than paid blood donation, the percentage of non-B'' subtypes was much higher than those of FPD.

Conclusion

These findings suggest that the prevailing strain of HIV-1 in Henan is subtype B'', similar to the B'' subtype found in Thailand. In addition, for the first time we found subtypes C and recombinant subtypes CRF07_BC, CRF08_BC and CRF01_AE in this region. Indicating that the subtype feature of HIV-1 became more complicated than before in central China.