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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG
2017-01-01
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Series: | Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry |
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Online Access: | http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/455954 |