Hepatitis C virus envelope glycoprotein fitness defines virus population composition following transmission to a new host
Genetic variability is a hallmark of RNA virus populations. However, transmission to a new host often results in a marked decrease in population diversity. This genetic bottlenecking is observed during hepatitis C virus (HCV) transmission and can arise via a selective sweep or through the founder ef...
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| Format: | Article |
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American Society for Microbiology
2012
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| Online Access: | https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2387/ |