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Down-regulation of phosphatase and tensin homolog by hepatitis C virus core 3a in hepatocytes triggers the formation of large lipid droplets.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Jul 2011
Clément Sophie, Peyrou Marion, Sanchez-Pareja Andrea, Bourgoin Lucie, Ramadori Pierluigi, Suter David, Vinciguerra Manlio, Guilloux Kevin, Pascarella Stephanie, Rubbia-Brandt Laura, Negro Francesco, Foti Michelangelo
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) perturbs the host's lipid metabolism and often results in hepatic steatosis. In nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, the intrahepatic down-regulation of phosphatase and tensin homolog deleted on chromosome 10 (PTEN) is a critical mechanism leading to steatosis and its progression toward fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. However, whether an HCV infection triggers the formation...
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