Comparison of HTLV and STLV by Using Apriori Algorithm and Decision Tree

Abstract

—In this study, Apriori algorithm and Decision tree C5.0 algorithm were employed to compare the sequence patterns of HTLV(Human T-lymphotropic) and STLV(Simian T-lymphotropic) viruses. HTLV and STLV are Deltaretroviruses and are counterparts. However, these viruses have a complex history. One used to be HIV and some were found and named recently. To find the congruity of these viruses, we decided to compare them. Amino acids of the HTLVs showed that pattern of HTLV-1 and 2 could also be applied to HTLV-3, but HTLV-4 has a different pattern. Rules of the sequences tend to follow HTLV-2’s rule, yet it is too subtle to come into consideration. 