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DNA methyltransferases 1 and 3b expression in Huh-7 cells expressing HCV core protein of different genotypes.
Digestive diseases and sciences - 1 Jun 2012
Benegiamo Giorgia, Vinciguerra Manlio, Mazzoccoli Gianluigi, Piepoli Ada, Andriulli Angelo, Pazienza Valerio
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus infects ~3% of the population and it is a risk factor for hepatocarcinogenesis. The epigenetic mechanisms of HCV-induced hepatocyte transformation towards malignancy in this context are unclear. AIMS: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of HCV core proteins of different genotypes on DNA methyltransferases (DNMTs) induction. MATERIALS/METHODS: We investigated DNMT1,...
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