Hepatitis B Virus Core Antigen Stimulates IL-6 Expression via p38, ERK and NF-κB Pathways in Hepatocytes

Background: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes both acute and chronic liver injury. Viral proteins are involved in the pathological progress. Hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg), a component of viral nucleocapsid, is not only essential for HBV lifecycle, but also exhibits strong immunogenicity. The cytopla...

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Main Authors: Zhi Chen, Yang-Xia Li, Hai-Jing Fu, Yan-Li Ren, Ling Zou, Shi-Zhen Shen, Ping Chen, Ting Sun, Chun-Hong Huang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2017-01-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
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ERK
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/455954