The human C-type lectin 18 is a potential biomarker in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection

The human C-type lectin 18 is a potential biomarker in patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection

Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a common disease worldwide and is known to cause liver disease. C-type lectin 18 (CLEC18) is a novel secretory lectin highly expressed in human hepatocytes. Because the liver is the major target of HBV infection, we investigated whether the ex...

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Main Authors: Tsung-Yu Tsai, Cheng-Yuan Peng, Hwai-I Yang, Ya-Lang Huang, Mi-Hua Tao, Shin-Sheng Yuan, Hsueh-Chou Lai, Shie-Liang Hsieh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-07-01
Series:Journal of Biomedical Science
Subjects:
Hepatitis B virus
C-type lectin 18
HBeAg seroconversion
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12929-018-0460-2

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