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To evaluate the use of polymerase chain reaction for the direct and rapid detection of HIV-1 proviral sequences in peripheral blood mononuclear cells.

January 15, 1988Science

DNA Amplification for Direct Detection of HIV-1 in DNA of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

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COChin‐Yih OuCenters for Disease Control and Prevention SKShirley KwokPurchase College SMSheila W. MitchellUnited States Department of Health and Human Services

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Diagnostic evaluation demonstrates rapid detection of HIV-1 proviral DNA in seropositive individuals, suggesting polymerase chain reaction can effectively replace slow viral culture methods.

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To evaluate the use of polymerase chain reaction for the direct and rapid detection of HIV-1 proviral sequences in peripheral blood mononuclear cells.
Isolated cellular DNA from peripheral blood mononuclear cells of HIV-1 seropositive individuals and seronegative controls.
Amplified proviral HIV-1 sequences using polymerase chain reaction targeting multiple regions of the viral genome to optimize diagnostic sensitivity.
HIV-1 proviral sequences were detected in 100% of seropositive, culture-positive specimens and in 0% of seronegative, culture-negative controls.
Proviral DNA was successfully identified in 64% of seropositive individuals whose viral cultures were negative.
DNA amplification delivered conclusive diagnostic results within 3 days, compared to 3 to 4 weeks required for standard virus isolation.

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Ou et al. (1988) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69df1931de200760a861450e https://doi.org/10.1126/science.3336784

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Diagnostic evaluation demonstrates rapid detection of HIV-1 proviral DNA in seropositive individuals, suggesting polymerase chain reaction can effectively replace slow viral culture methods.

DNA Amplification for Direct Detection of HIV-1 in DNA of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells

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