Activation of CXCL-8 Transcription by Hepatitis E Virus ORF-1 via AP-1
Hepatitis E virus (HEV) is a small nonenveloped single-stranded positive-sense RNA virus and is one of the major causes for acute hepatitis worldwide. CXCL-8 is a small multifunctional proinflammatory chemokine. It was reported recently that HEV infection significantly upregulates CXCL-8 gene expres...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2015-01-01
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Series: | Mediators of Inflammation |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2015/495370 |