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Identification and characterization of two linear epitope motifs in hepatitis E virus ORF2 protein.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2017
Wang Heng, Zhang Weidong, Gu Honglang, Chen Wanli, Zeng Meng, Ji Chihai, Song Ruyue, Zhang Guihong
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is responsible for hepatitis E, which represents a global public health problem. HEV genotypes 3 and 4 are reported to be zoonotic, and animals are monitored for HEV infection in the interests of public hygiene and food safety. The development of novel diagnostic methods and vaccines for HEV in humans is thus important topics of research. Opening reading frame (ORF) 2 of HEV includes both...
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