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Characterization of the basal core promoter and precore regions in anti-HBe-positive inactive carriers of hepatitis B virus.
International journal of infectious diseases : IJID : official publication of the International Society for Infectious Diseases - 1 May 2011
Ledesma María Mora González López, Galdame Omar, Bouzas Belén, Tadey Luciana, Livellara Beatriz, Giuliano Silvina, Viaut Marcela, Paz Silvia, Fainboim Hugo, Gadano Adrian, Campos Rodolfo, Flichman Diego
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BACKGROUND: The study of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genomic heterogeneity has become a major issue in investigations aimed at understanding the relationship between HBV mutants and the wide spectrum of clinical and pathological conditions associated with HBV infection. Although most chronically infected HBV patients are inactive carriers, several virological aspects of this state remain unclear. METHODS: In order to...
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