Inhibition of HCV 3a genotype entry through Host CD81 and HCV E2 antibodies

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>HCV causes acute and chronic hepatitis which can eventually lead to permanent liver damage hepatocellular carcinoma and death. HCV glycoproteins play an important role in HCV entry by binding with CD81 receptors. Hence inhibition of...

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Main Authors: Ashfaq Usman A, Qasim Muhammad, Yousaf Muhammad Z, Awan Muhammad, Jahan Shah
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-11-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/9/1/194