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Divergent preS Sequences in Virion-Associated Hepatitis B Virus Genomes and Subviral HBV Surface Antigen Particles From HBV e Antigen-Negative Patients.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 5 Jun 2018
Peiffer Kai-Henrik, Kuhnhenn Lisa, Jiang Bingfu, Mondorf Antonia, Vermehren Johannes, Knop Viola, Susser Simone, Walter Dirk, Dietz Julia, Carra Gert, Finkelmeier Fabian, Zeuzem Stefan, Sarrazin Christoph, Hildt Eberhard
Abstract excerpt
Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) surface proteins (HBsAg) coat the viral particle and form subviral particles (SVPs). Loss of HBsAg represents a functional cure and is an important treatment goal. Methods: We analyzed the impact of the HBV genotypes A-E and pre-S mutations on SVP expression in hepatitis B virus e antigen (HBeAg)-negative chronic HBV-infected patients. A HBV genome harboring a preS1-deletion...
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