Increased HERV-K(HML-2) Transcript Levels Correlate with Clinical Parameters of Liver Damage in Hepatitis C Patients

Increased HERV-K(HML-2) Transcript Levels Correlate with Clinical Parameters of Liver Damage in Hepatitis C Patients

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is closely associated with a plethora of diseases, including cancers and autoimmune disorders. However, the distinct triggers and cellular networks leading to such HCV-derived diseases are poorly understood. Around 8% of the human genome consists of human en...

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Main Authors: Melanie Weber, Vidya Padmanabhan Nair, Tanja Bauer, Martin F. Sprinzl, Ulrike Protzer, Michelle Vincendeau
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Cells
Subjects:
hepatitis C virus
human endogenous retroviruses
liver cirrhosis
albumin
viral clearance
direct-acting antivirals
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4409/10/4/774

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