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The Enigmatic X Gene of Hepatitis B Virus
12 Nov 2004
Abstract excerpt
The exact function of HBx during HBV replication and its influence in HBV-associated hepatocellular carcinoma are still undefined, but common themes are emerging. Most studies agree that, if not absolutely essential for HBV infections, HBx at the very least plays a critical role in viral replication. HBx functions in the cytoplasm to activate various signaling pathways, many of which are controlled by modulation...
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