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The Hepatitis B Virus Genotype Affects the Persistence of Viral Replication in Immunodeficient NOG Mice.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Yokoyama Yoshinobu, Miyagi Takuya, Hikita Hayato, Yoshioka Teppei, Mukai Kaori, Nawa Takatoshi, Sakamori Ryotaro, Ohkawa Kazuyoshi, Hiramatsu Naoki, Takahashi Takeshi, Suemizu Hiroshi, Ryo Akihide, Tatsumi Tomohide, Takehara Tetsuo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: At least eight genotypes of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) have been identified. HBV genotype C is the most common genotype in Japan, although the incidence of HBV genotype A is increasing. The reason underlying the differences in viral multiplication of the HBV genotypes is unclear, especially in vivo. The purpose of this study was to elucidate the differences in HBV load and the persistence of...
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