Cellular apoptosis induced by replication of hepatitis B virus: possible link between viral genotype and clinical outcome

<p>Abstract</p> <p>HBV remains one of the major pathogens of liver diseases but the outcomes as inflammation, cirrhosis and cancer of the liver are greatly related to different viral genotypes. The aim of this study was to assess the pro-apoptotic effect of HBSP from three HBV geno...

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Main Authors: Zhang Jianhua, Tan Tuan, Lu Yi, Chen Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2007-10-01
Series:Virology Journal
Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/4/1/117