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Smc5/6 Antagonism by HBx Is an Evolutionarily Conserved Function of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Mammals.
Journal of virology - 15 Aug 2018
Abdul Fabien, Filleton Fabien, Gerossier Laetitia, Paturel Alexia, Hall Janet, Strubin Michel, Etienne Lucie
Abstract excerpt
Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a major cause of liver disease and cancer in humans. HBVs (family Hepadnaviridae) have been associated with mammals for millions of years. Recently, the Smc5/6 complex, known for its essential housekeeping functions in genome maintenance, was identified as an antiviral restriction factor of human HBV. The virus has, however, evolved to counteract this defense...
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