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What is meant by an HIV-1 mutation?

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What is meant by an HIV-1 mutation?

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The study of viral resistance requires a standard numbering system and a standard amino acid reference sequence. Mutations are defined as any difference from the consensus B amino acid sequence. Links to the consensus B amino acid sequences for protease, RT, and integrase can be found here.