Article
Broadly neutralizing antibodies abrogate established hepatitis C virus infection.
Science translational medicine - 17 Sept 2014
de Jong Ype P, Dorner Marcus, Mommersteeg Michiel C, Xiao Jing W, Balazs Alejandro B, Robbins Justin B, Winer Benjamin Y, Gerges Sherif, Vega Kevin, Labitt Rachael N, Donovan Bridget M, Giang Erick, Krishnan Anuradha, Chiriboga Luis, Charlton Michael R, Burton Dennis R, Baltimore David, Law Mansun, Rice Charles M, Ploss Alexander
Abstract excerpt
In most exposed individuals, hepatitis C virus (HCV) establishes a chronic infection; this long-term infection in turn contributes to the development of liver diseases such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. The role of antibodies directed against HCV in disease progression is poorly understood. Neutralizing antibodies (nAbs) can prevent HCV infection in vitro and in animal models. However, the effects of...
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