Hepatitis B Virus X Protein: Structure-Function Relationships and Role in Viral Pathogenesis

作者: V. Kumar , D. P. Sarkar

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-642-18932-6_12

关键词: BiologyHBxOrthohepadnavirusViral pathogenesisProtein degradationHepatitis B virusHepatitisHepadnaviridaeRNA interferenceVirology

摘要: The hepatitis B virus (HBV) genome codes for a 16.5-KDa protein termed pX or HBx which is prevalent marker in the liver of patients with hepatit B-associated hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Although specific function natural infection remains elusive, it considered to play an important role etiology HBV-induced HCC. It multifunctional regulatory that best characterized as promiscuous transactivator. can induce different signaling pathways, deregulate cell cycle checkpoint s even adapt responses genotoxic stress and degradation. oncogenic nature evident from its ability transform permanent lines ex vivo liver-specific tumors transgenic animals. RNA interference against expression could be effective therapeutic tool management diseases.

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