Article
In search of hepatitis C virus receptor(s).
Clinics in liver disease - 1 Nov 2001
Flint M, Quinn E R, Levy S
Abstract excerpt
Since the genomic sequence of HCV was determined, significant progress has been made towards understanding the functions of the HCV-encoded proteins, despite the lack of an efficient in-vitro replication system or convenient small-animal model. The identity of the receptor for HCV remains elusive, however. Low-density lipoprotein receptor, CD81, and GAGs may all act as receptors for HCV, either sequentially or by...
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