Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Alters the Outcome of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Mice
The susceptibility of mice to hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection depends on their genetic background. The gut microbiota modulates the antiviral immune response in the liver and plays a protective role against HBV infection. However, whether HBV infection outcomes depend on the gut microbiota remains...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2022-05-01
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Series: | Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology |
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Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2022.844132/full |