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Monoclonal anti-claudin 1 antibodies prevent hepatitis C virus infection of primary human hepatocytes.
Gastroenterology - 1 Sept 2010
Fofana Isabel, Krieger Sophie E, Grunert Fritz, Glauben Sandra, Xiao Fei, Fafi-Kremer Samira, Soulier Eric, Royer Cathy, Thumann Christine, Mee Christopher J, McKeating Jane A, Dragic Tatjana, Pessaux Patrick, Stoll-Keller Francoise, Schuster Catherine, Thompson John, Baumert Thomas F
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a challenge to prevent and treat because of the rapid development of drug resistance and escape. Viral entry is required for initiation, spread, and maintenance of infection, making it an attractive target for antiviral strategies. The tight junction protein claudin-1 (CLDN1) has been shown to be required for entry of HCV into the cell. METHODS: Using...
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