IFI16 is involved in HBV-associated acute-on-chronic liver failure inflammation
Abstract Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a hepatotropic DNA virus, and its DNA may be a potent inflammatory molecule. Interferon-inducible protein 16 (IFI16), a newly discovered DNA sensor, plays an important role in the process of inflammation in viral infections. Our study sought to identify...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-05-01
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Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12876-018-0791-1 |