Novel Genetic Rearrangements in Hepatitis B Virus: Complex Structural Variations and Structural Variation Polymorphisms

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes serious clinical problems, such as liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Current antiviral treatments suppress HBV; however, the clinical cure rate remains low. Basic research on HBV is indispensable to eradicate and cure HBV. Genetic alterations are de...

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Main Author: Kei Fujiwara
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-03-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/3/473