Stimulation of Cellular Proliferation by Hepatitis B Virus X Protein
Chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a known risk factor in the development of human hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). The HBV-encoded X protein, HBx, has been investigated for properties that may explain its cancer cofactor role in transgenic mouse lines. We discuss here recent data...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2001-01-01
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Series: | Disease Markers |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2001/571254 |