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Claudin-6 and Claudin-9 Function as Additional Coreceptors for Hepatitis C Virus
6 Sept 2007
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a global challenge to public health. Several factors have been proven to be critical for HCV entry, including the newly identified claudin-1 (CLDN1). However, the mechanism of HCV entry is still obscure. Presently, among the 20 members of the claudin family identified in humans so far, CLDN1 has been the only member shown to be necessary for HCV entry. Recently, we discovered that...
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