Hepatitis C Virus and Cellular Stress Response: Implications to Molecular Pathogenesis of Liver Diseases

Hepatitis C Virus and Cellular Stress Response: Implications to Molecular Pathogenesis of Liver Diseases

Infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a leading risk factor for chronic liver disease progression, including steatosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma. With approximately 3% of the human population infected worldwide, HCV infection remains a global public health challenge. The efficacy...

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Main Authors: Steve S.-L. Chen, Po-Yuan Ke
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2012-10-01
Series:Viruses
Subjects:
HCV
host factor
cellular response
autophagy
ER stress
unfolded protein response
apoptosis
DNA damage
cell cycle arrest
liver diseases
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/4/10/2251

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