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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Main Authors: Charles R. Madden, Betty L. Slagle
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2001-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2001/571254