Inhibitory Effect of IL-1β on HBV and HDV Replication and HBs Antigen-Dependent Modulation of Its Secretion by Macrophages
Co-infection with the hepatitis B virus and hepatitis delta virus (HDV) leads to the most aggressive form of viral hepatitis. Using in vitro infection models, we confirmed that IL-1β, a crucial innate immune molecule for pathogen control, was very potent against HBV from different genotypes. Additio...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-12-01
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Series: | Viruses |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/1/65 |