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Comparison of evolutionary rates in HIV-1 and HIV-2
| Genetic regiona | HIV type | Substitution rate at 10−3 substitutions site−1 year−1 (95% HPDb) |
|---|---|---|
| SU | HIV-2 | 10.15 (7.56, 12.87) |
| SU | HIV-1 | 6.36 (5.18, 7.59) |
| V3 | HIV-2 | 29.37 (23.25, 35.84) |
| V3 | HIV-1 | 12.26 (10.24, 14.50) |
SU, the complete major surface glycoprotein (gp125/gp120); V3, the third variable loop of the env gene.
HPD, highest posterior density.
