Molecular characterization of hepatitis B virus X gene in chronic hepatitis B patients

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>HBV-X protein is associated with the pathogenesis of HBV related diseases, specially in hepatocellular carcinomas of chronic patients. Genetic variability of the X gene includes genotypic specific variations and mutations emerging du...

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Main Authors: Barbini Luciana, Tadey Luciana, Fernandez Silvina, Bouzas Belen, Campos Rodolfo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Virology Journal
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Online Access:http://www.virologyj.com/content/9/1/131