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Serum hepatitis B virus RNA is encapsidated pregenome RNA that may be associated with persistence of viral infection and rebound
29 May 2016
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) RNA in serum has recently been linked to efficacy and prognosis of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) treatment. This study explored the nature, origin, underlying mechanisms, and potential clinical significance of serum HBV RNA. METHODS: The levels of HBV DNA and RNA were determined in the supernatant of induced HepAD38, HBV-expressing HepG2.2.15 cells and primary human...
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