Nuclear Import of Hepatitis B Virus Capsids and Genome
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is an enveloped pararetrovirus with a DNA genome, which is found in an up to 36 nm-measuring capsid. Replication of the genome occurs via an RNA intermediate, which is synthesized in the nucleus. The virus must have thus ways of transporting its DNA genome into this compartme...
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MDPI AG
2017-01-01
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| Series: | Viruses |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/9/1/21 |