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An alpaca nanobody inhibits hepatitis C virus entry and cell-to-cell transmission.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Sept 2013
Tarr Alexander W, Lafaye Pierre, Meredith Luke, Damier-Piolle Laurence, Urbanowicz Richard A, Meola Annalisa, Jestin Jean-Luc, Brown Richard J P, McKeating Jane A, Rey Felix A, Ball Jonathan K, Krey Thomas
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UNLABELLED: Severe liver disease caused by chronic hepatitis C virus is the major indication for liver transplantation. Despite recent advances in antiviral therapy, drug toxicity and unwanted side effects render effective treatment in liver-transplanted patients a challenging task. Virus-specific therapeutic antibodies are generally safe and well-tolerated, but their potential in preventing and treating...
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