Article
The sV184A Variant in HBsAg Specific to HBV Subgenotype C2 Leads to Enhanced Viral Replication and Apoptotic Cell Death Induced by PERK-eIF2α-CHOP-Mediated ER Stress.
Journal of medical virology - 1 Feb 2025
Choi Yu-Min, Kim Dong Hyun, Cho Eun Ju, Kim Ziyun, Jang Junghwa, Kim Hyunsoo, Yu Su Jong, Kim Bum-Joon
Abstract excerpt
HBV genotype C, particularly subgenotype C2, is associated with an elevated risk of HCC and aggressive disease activity. We previously identified a nonsynonymous sV184A variant in the HBsAg region, predominantly in HBV subgenotype C2. This study investigates the mechanistic role of the sV184A variant in promoting liver disease progression. Analysis of 109 chronically HBV-infected patients revealed that the sV184A...
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- Humans
- Endoplasmic Reticulum Stress
- Virus Replication
- Hepatitis B virus
- Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
