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NRTI Resistance Notes

PositionConsAAComment
41MLM41L usually occurs with T215Y. Together these mutations confer intermediate-to-high level resistance to AZT and d4T and a lower level of resistance to ddI, ABC, and TDF.
41MNOT LM41L usually occurs with T215Y. Together these mutations confer intermediate-to-high level resistance to AZT and d4T and a lower level of resistance to ddI, ABC, and TDF. $listMutsIn{41(NOT L)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
44EADE44A/D occur in patients receiving multiple NRTIs. E44D causes low-level resistance to 3TC and probably to each of the other NRTIs when present with V118I or one or more TAMs.
62AVA62V is associated with multinucleoside resistance caused by Q151M; its effect in the absence of Q151M is not known.
62ANOT VA62V is associated with multinucleoside resistance caused by Q151M; its effect in the absence of Q151M is not known. $listMutsIn{62(NOT V)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
65KNK65R causes intermediate resistance to ddI, ABC, 3TC, FTC, and TDF, and low-level resistance to d4T. K65R causes AZT hypersusceptibility. K65N is an extremely rare mutation that may have a similar effect.
65KRK65R causes intermediate resistance to ddI, ABC, 3TC, FTC, and TDF, and low-level resistance to d4T. K65R causes AZT hypersusceptibility.
65KNOT NRK65R/N are known NRTI-resistance mutations. $listMutsIn{65(NOT NR)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
67DEGD67N contributes some degree of resistance to each of the NRTIs except 3TC and FTC. It usually occurs with mutations at positions 70 or 215. D67E/G occur in heavily treated patients but their precise effect on NRTI susceptibility is not known.
67DND67N contributes some degree of resistance to each of the NRTIs except 3TC and FTC. It usually occurs with mutations at positions 70 or 215.
67DdAmino acid deletions (d) in this region occur uncommonly. They occur in combination with other NRTI mutations and contribute decreased susceptibility to each of the NRTIs.
67DNOT EGNdD67N contributes some degree of resistance to each of the NRTIs except 3TC and FTC. It usually occurs with mutations at positions 70 or 215. D67E/G occur in heavily treated patients but their precise effect on NRTI susceptibility is not known. $listMutsIn{67(NOT EGNd)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
69TDT69D, a mutation originally identified for its role in causing ddC reistance, is associated with decreased susceptibility to ddI and d4T.
69TGT69G occurs in isolates with a deletion at position 67 but its effect on NRTI susceptibility is not known.
69TNSAIT69N/S/A/I are NRTI-selected mutations but their effect on NRTI susceptibility is not known.
69TiAmino acid insertions (i) at this position occur in about 1%-2% of heavily treated persons. Together with TAMs, they confer high-level resistance to each of the NRTIs. Most susceptibility data are available for double amino acid insertions. However, insertions of 1 or >2 amino acids also occur.
69TNOT ADGINSiT69D/N/S/G/A/I are NRTI-selected mutations. $listMutsIn{69(NOT ADGINSi)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
70KEGK70E/G reduces TDF, ABC, DDI, and to a lesser extent 3TC and FTC susceptibility.
70KRK70R causes low-level AZT, d4T, and possibly TDF resistance.
70KNOT EGRK70R causes low-level AZT, d4T, and possibly TDF resistance. K70E/G reduces TDF, ABC, DDI, and to a lesser extent 3TC and FTC susceptibility. $listMutsIn{70(NOT EGR)} is an unusual mutation at this position.
74LIL74V reduces susceptibility to ddI and ABC susceptibility and increases susceptibility AZT and TDF.
74LVL74V reduces susceptibility to ddI and ABC susceptibility and increases susceptibility AZT and TDF. L74I appears to have a similar effect but may not increase AZT and TDF susceptibility.
74LNOT IVL74V reduces susceptibility to ddI and ABC susceptibility and increases susceptibility AZT and TDF. L74I appears to have a similar effect but may not increase AZT and TDF susceptibility. $listMutsIn{74(NOT IV)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
75VIV75I increases multinucleoside resistance caused by Q151M when present with F77L and F116Y; its effect in the absence of Q151M is not known.
75VLV75L does not appear to be associated with reduced NRTI susceptibility.
75VTMASV75T/M/A/S reduce d4T and possibly ddI susceptibility.
75VNOT AIMSTLV75M/T/A/S/I are NRTI-selected mutations. $listMutsIn{75(NOT AIMSTL)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
77FLF77L increases multinucleoside resistance caused by Q151M when present with V75I or F116Y; its effect in the absence of Q151M is not known.
77FNOT LF77L increases multinucleoside resistance caused by Q151M when present with V75I or F116Y. $listMutsIn{77(NOT L)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position
115YFY115F causes intermediate resistance to ABC and low-level resistance to TDF.
115YNOT FY115F causes intermediate resistance to ABC and low-level resistance to TDF. $listMutsIn{115(NOT F)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
116FYF116Y increases multinucleoside resistance caused by Q151M when present with F77L or V75I; its effect in the absence of Q151M is not known.
116FNOT YF116Y increases multinucleoside resistance caused by Q151M when present with F77L or V75I; its effect in the absence of Q151M is not known. $listMutsIn{116(NOT Y)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
118VIV118I occurs in ~2% of untreated persons and with increased frequency in persons receiving multiple NRTIs. It causes low-level resistance to 3TC and possibly to other NRTIs when present with E44A/D and/or one or more TAMs.
118VNOT I$listMutsIn{V118(NOT I)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
151QLBy itself, Q151M causes intermediate-to-high level resistance to AZT, ddI, d4T, and ABC; and low-level resistance to TDF. With changes at the associated positions 75, 77, and 116, Q151M confers high-level resistance to AZT, ddI, d4T, and ABC; intermediate resistance to TDF, and low-level resistance to 3TC and FTC. Q151L is a rarely observed transitional mutation that may precede the emergence of the Q151M.
151QMBy itself, Q151M causes intermediate-to-high level resistance to AZT, ddI, d4T, and ABC; and low-level resistance to TDF. With changes at the associated positions 75, 77, and 116, Q151M confers high-level resistance to AZT, ddI, d4T, and ABC; intermediate resistance to TDF, and low-level resistance to 3TC and FTC.
151QNOT LMBy itself, Q151M causes intermediate-to-high level resistance to AZT, ddI, d4T, and ABC; and low-level resistance to TDF. With changes at the associated positions 75, 77, and 116, Q151M confers high-level resistance to AZT, ddI, d4T, and ABC; intermediate resistance to TDF, and low-level resistance to 3TC and FTC. $listMutsIn{151(NOT LM)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
184MVIM184V/I cause high-level in vitro resistance to 3TC and FTC and low-level in vitro resistance to ddI and ABC. M184V/I increase susceptibility to AZT, TDF, and d4T.
184MNOT IVM184V/I cause high-level in vitro resistance to 3TC and FTC and low-level in vitro resistance to ddI and ABC. M184V/I increase susceptibility to AZT, TDF, and d4T. $listMutsIn{184(NOT IV)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
210LFSL210W contributes resistance to each of the NRTIs except 3TC and FTC. It usually occurs with the mutations M41L and T215Y. L210F/S occur rarely and are of unknown significance.
210LWL210W contributes resistance to each of the NRTIs except 3TC and FTC. It usually occurs with the mutations M41L and T215Y.
210LNOT FSWL210W contributes resistance to each of the NRTIs except 3TC and FTC. It usually occurs with the mutations M41L and T215Y. $listMutsIn{210(NOT FSW)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
215TFT215F causes AZT and D4T resistance and reduces susceptibility to ABC, ddI, and to a lesser extent TDF.
215TSCDEIVT215S/C/D/E/I/V are transitions between wild type and the mutations Y and F. Most do not reduce NRTI susceptibility but their presence may suggests that T215Y or F may also be present.
215TYT215Y causes AZT and D4T resistance and reduces susceptibility to ABC, ddI, and TDF particularly when it occurs in combination with M41L and L210W.
215TNOT CDEFISVYT215Y causes AZT and D4T resistance and reduces susceptibility to ABC, ddI, and TDF particularly when it occurs in combination with M41L and L210W. T215S/C/D/E/I/V are transitions between wild type and the mutations Y and F. Most do not reduce NRTI susceptibility but their presence may suggests that T215Y or F may also be present. $listMutsIn{215(NOT CDEFISVY)} is a highly unusual mutation at this position.
219KEQK219Q/E decrease AZT and probably d4T susceptibility when present with K70R or T215Y/F but have little if any effect on the remaining NRTIs.
219KNRK219N/R occur commonly in heavily NRTI-treated patients. Their effect on NRTI susceptibility is uncertain.
219KWDHK219W/H/D are uncommon NRTI-selected mutations at this position.
219KNOT ENQRWDHK219Q/E/N/R/W/D/H are NNRTI-associated mutations. $listMutsIn{219(NOT ENQRWDH)} is an unusual mutation at this position.
348NIN348I causes low-level reductions in AZT and NVP susceptibility.
348NNOT IN348I causes low-level reductions in AZT and NVP susceptibility. $listMutsIn{348(NOT I)} is an unusual mutation at this position.

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