Are Humanized Mouse Models Useful for Basic Research of Hepatocarcinogenesis through Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection?

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global health problem that can lead to liver dysfunction, including liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Current antiviral therapies can control viral replication in patients with chronic HBV infection; however, there is a risk of HCC dev...

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Main Author: Masataka Tsuge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/10/1920