Autophagy in HCV Infection: Keeping Fat and Inflammation at Bay

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the main causes of chronic liver disease. Viral persistence and pathogenesis rely mainly on the ability of HCV to deregulate specific host processes, including lipid metabolism and innate immunity. Recently, autophagy has emerged as a cellular pathway, pla...

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Main Authors: Tiziana Vescovo, Giulia Refolo, Alessandra Romagnoli, Fabiola Ciccosanti, Marco Corazzari, Tonino Alonzi, Gian Maria Fimia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2014-01-01
Series:BioMed Research International
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/265353