Novel varicella-zoster virus glycoprotein E gene mutations associated with genotypes A and D.

ABSTRACT: Here, we describe the association of certain varicella-zoster virus (VZV) genotypes with unique glycoprotein E (gE) gene mutations. Within 45 analyzed VZV wild-type strains of genotypes A and D, five novel gE mutations were discovered. A statistically significant (P < 0.0001) association of certain gE mutations with VZV genotype D was found.

SUBMITTER: Schmidt-Chanasit J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2224269 | biostudies-literature | 2008 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature