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Naturally occurring precore/core region mutations of hepatitis B virus genotype C related to hepatocellular carcinoma.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Kim Dong-Won, Lee Seoung-Ae, Hwang Eung-Soo, Kook Yoon-Hoh, Kim Bum-Joon
Abstract excerpt
Previous studies have proved the presence of several distinct types of mutations in hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections, which are related to the progression of liver disease. However, few reports have detailed the mutation frequencies and mutation patterns in the precore/core (preC/C) region, which are based on the clinical status and HBeAg serostatus. Our aim in this study is to investigate the relationships...
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