Modulation of Apoptotic Signaling by the Hepatitis B Virus X Protein

doi:10.3390/v4112945

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Modulation of Apoptotic Signaling by the Hepatitis B Virus X Protein

8 Nov 2012

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Worldwide, an estimated 350 million people are chronically infected with the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV); chronic infection with HBV is associated with the development of severe liver diseases including hepatitis and cirrhosis. Individuals who are chronically infected with HBV also have a significantly higher risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) than uninfected individuals. The HBV X protein (HBx) is a...

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