Article
HBx expression activates RhoA GTPase: impact on cell migration.
Cell biology international - 1 Feb 2011
Feng Huixing, Li Xi, Niu Dandan, Ning Chen Wei
Abstract excerpt
HBV (hepatitis B virus) remains a global health concern, especially in developing countries. It has been associated with the development of HCC (hepatocellular carcinoma). One of the four viral proteins, HBx, interacts with cellular proteins, which are involved in a series of cellular processes including cell migration. The Rho GTPases (guanine nucleotide triphosphatases) family of proteins is involved in the...
Topics
- Actins
- Cell Movement
- Genotype
- Hep G2 Cells
- Hepatitis B virus
- Humans
- Trans-Activators
- Transfection
- Viral Regulatory and Accessory Proteins
- rhoA GTP-Binding Protein
