Hepatitis B virus infection and replication in human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a blood borne infectious disease that affects the liver. Human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (BMSCs) may serve as a cell source for adult stem cell transplantation in liver repair. However, t...

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Main Authors: Ma Ruiping, Xing Quantai, Shao Lihua, Wang Dakun, Hao Qingzhi, Li Xia, Sai Lintao, Ma Lixian
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-10-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/486