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ArticleThe Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy2026

Novel integrase mutations linked to genotypic DTG resistance in African non-B HIV-1 strains: the DTG RESIST study.

Nuri Han, Tom Loosli, Mamatha Sauermann, İpek Çelikağ, Nanina Anderegg, Bertha C Baye, Carolyn Bolton Moore, Lydia Buzaalirwa, Helen Byakwaga, Cleophas Chimbetete and 22 more

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32 authors.

Nuri HanDepartmentof Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.
Tom LoosliDepartmentof Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0003-2049-3562
Mamatha SauermannInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
İpek ÇelikağInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-2172-6463
Nanina AndereggInstitute of Social and Preventive Medicine, University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland.
Bertha C BayeKwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Carolyn Bolton MooreCentre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
Lydia BuzaalirwaMedical Department, AIDS Healthcare Foundation Uganda Cares, Masaka, Uganda.
Helen ByakwagaFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0002-4799-1564
Cleophas ChimbeteteResearch and Training Unit, Newlands Clinic, Harare, Zimbabwe.ORCID 0000-0002-3756-3523
Peter V EbasoneDepartment of Communicable Diseases, Clinical Research Education Networking and Consultancy (CRENC), Yaoundé, Centre Region, Cameroon.
Suzanne GoodrichDivision of Infectious Diseases, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN, USA.
Jacqueline HuwaLighthouse Trust, Lilongwe, Malawi.ORCID 0000-0001-8786-2487
Charles KasoziPublic Health Department, Regional Referral Hospital, Masaka, Uganda.
Adolphe MafouaCentre de Traitement Ambulatoire, Pointe Noire, Republic of the Congo.
Arcel Christ MassambaCentre de Traitement Ambulatoire, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
Eugène MessouCentre de Prise en Charge, de Recherche et de Formation, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.
Albert MingaProgramme PAC-CI, Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire.ORCID 0000-0003-2357-6902
Gad MurenziDepartment of Research, Goodlife Access and Research for Development, Kigali, Rwanda.ORCID 0000-0002-5513-5522
Guy MuulaCentre for Infectious Disease Research in Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
Winnie MuyindikeFaculty of Medicine, Mbarara University of Science and Technology, Mbarara, Uganda.ORCID 0000-0002-6694-2645
Shirelle J NaidooKwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Dominique Mahambou NsondeCentre de Traitement Ambulatoire, Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo.
Armel G PodaEquipe de Recherche Clinique, Laboratoire des Pathogènes Emergents et Reémergents, Université Nazi BONI, Bobo- Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.ORCID 0000-0002-7463-9179
Richard RamdéDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Souro Sanou University Hospital, Bobo-Dioulasso, Burkina Faso.
Aggrey SemeereInfectious Diseases Institute, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Lavanya SinghKwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Huldrych F GünthardDepartmentof Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0002-1142-6723
Matthias EggerDepartmentof Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.ORCID 0000-0001-7462-5132
Jennifer GiandhariKwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.
Richard LessellsKwaZulu-Natal Research Innovation and Sequencing Platform, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa.ORCID 0000-0003-0926-710X
Roger D KouyosDepartmentof Infectious Diseases and Hospital Epidemiology, University Hospital Zurich, University of Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland.

Funding

National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases R01AI152772Swiss National Science Foundation 324730_207957Swiss National Science Foundation 32FP30_207285Swiss National Science Foundation P5R5PM_225275
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIntegrase mutations associated with dolutegravir resistance have been well characterized, but based on limited data from non-B subtypes.

objectivesWe aim to identify potential integrase mutations not currently classified as integrase strand transfer inhibitor (INSTI) resistance mutations (DRMs) in individuals with viremia on dolutegravir-based regimens.

methodsWe included integrase sequences from DTG RESIST study sites in African countries. These were interpreted using Stanford HIVdb v9.8. We used a viral genome-wide association study-like approach restricted to the integrase region (INT-WAS) to identify mutations not classified as major or accessory INSTI DRMs but occurring more frequently in sequences carrying major INSTI DRMs than in those without major INSTI DRMs. We performed the same INT-WAS analysis with drug-naïve sequences from the Los Alamos HIV-1 database to test whether these identified mutations were enriched among sequences from individuals with viraemia whilst receiving DTG-based treatment.

resultsAmong 382 sequences, 104 (27.2%) showed at least intermediate dolutegravir resistance. Twelve integrase mutations not classified as major or accessory DRMs (S39R, L45I, I72L, L74I, V79I, I113V, S119R, K156N, I208M, T218M, A265V, and R284G) were significantly associated with predicted DTG resistance. Among them, V79I [adjusted odds ratio (aOR) 167.1, 95% credible interval (CrI) 17.9-2947.6] and I72L (aOR 65.6, 95% CrI 6.6-1273.7) were strongly associated. S39R, L45I, V79I, S119R, and K156N were linked to established INSTI resistance pathways, and I72L, L74I, V79I, K156N, I208M, and R284G were overrepresented in sequences from viraemic individuals on DTG-based treatment relative to drug-naïve sequences.

conclusionsWe identified several amino acid substitutions outside the established DRMs that are strongly associated with predicted dolutegravir resistance. Dolutegravir resistance evolution is complex and likely involves mutations not currently classified as DRMs.

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Drug Resistance, ViralHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingHIV-1HIV InfectionsHIV IntegraseHIV Integrase InhibitorsMutationAfricaDolutegravirGenome-Wide Association StudyGenotypeHumansOxazinesPiperazinesPyridonesDolutegravirHeterocyclic Compounds, 3-RingHIV IntegraseHIV Integrase InhibitorsOxazinesPiperazinesPyridones

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PMID41873438
PMCPMC13008830

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