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Interferon-inducible ribonuclease ISG20 inhibits hepatitis B virus replication through directly binding to the epsilon stem-loop structure of viral RNA
Published in PLoS pathogens (11-04-2017)“…Hepatitis B virus (HBV) replicates its DNA genome through reverse transcription of a viral RNA pregenome. We report herein that the interferon (IFN) stimulated…”
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Inhibition of hepatitis B virus replication by the host zinc finger antiviral protein
Published in PLoS pathogens (01-07-2013)“…The zinc finger antiviral protein (ZAP) is a mammalian host restriction factor that inhibits the replication of a variety of RNA viruses, including…”
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Present and future therapies of hepatitis B: From discovery to cure
Published in Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) (01-12-2015)“…Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a significant global pathogen, infecting more than 240 million people worldwide. While treatment for HBV has improved, HBV patients…”
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Interferon induction of IFITM proteins promotes infection by human coronavirus OC43
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (06-05-2014)“…IFNs are a family of cytokines that are essential for the antiviral response in vertebrates. Not surprisingly, viruses have adapted to encode virulence factors…”
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Host functions used by hepatitis B virus to complete its life cycle: Implications for developing host-targeting agents to treat chronic hepatitis B
Published in Antiviral research (01-10-2018)“…Similar to other mammalian viruses, the life cycle of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is heavily dependent upon and regulated by cellular (host) functions. These…”
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The Interferon-Inducible Protein Tetherin Inhibits Hepatitis B Virus Virion Secretion
Published in Journal of virology (01-09-2015)“…Interferon alpha (IFN-α) is an approved medication for chronic hepatitis B therapy. Besides acting as an immunomodulator, IFN-α elicits a pleiotropic antiviral…”
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Antiviral therapies targeting host ER alpha-glucosidases: Current status and future directions
Published in Antiviral research (01-09-2013)“…•ER α-glucosidases are essential host factors for the morphogenesis of many enveloped viruses.•Imino sugars are competitive inhibitors of the ER α-glucosidases…”
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Interferon-Induced Cell Membrane Proteins, IFITM3 and Tetherin, Inhibit Vesicular Stomatitis Virus Infection via Distinct Mechanisms
Published in Journal of Virology (01-12-2010)“…Article Usage Stats Services JVI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley…”
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Common concerns, barriers to care, and the lived experience of individuals with hepatitis B: a qualitative study
Published in BMC public health (28-05-2021)“…Abstract Background An estimated between 257 and 292 million people live with chronic HBV globally. While much is known about the causes, and epidemiology of…”
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Identification of Disubstituted Sulfonamide Compounds as Specific Inhibitors of Hepatitis B Virus Covalently Closed Circular DNA Formation
Published in Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy (01-08-2012)“…Classifications Services AAC Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley Reddit…”
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Sulfamoylbenzamide Derivatives Inhibit the Assembly of Hepatitis B Virus Nucleocapsids
Published in Journal of Virology (01-06-2013)“…Article Usage Stats Services JVI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley…”
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Identification of Five Interferon-Induced Cellular Proteins That Inhibit West Nile Virus and Dengue Virus Infections
Published in Journal of Virology (01-08-2010)“…Article Usage Stats Services JVI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley…”
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Characterization of the Intracellular Deproteinized Relaxed Circular DNA of Hepatitis B Virus: an Intermediate of Covalently Closed Circular DNA Formation
Published in Journal of Virology (01-11-2007)“…Article Usage Stats Services JVI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley…”
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A southern blot assay for detection of hepatitis B virus covalently closed circular DNA from cell cultures
Published in Methods in molecular biology (Clifton, N.J.) (2013)“…Chronic hepatitis B remains a substantial public health burden affecting approximately 350 million people worldwide, causing cirrhosis and liver cancer, and…”
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Production and Function of the Cytoplasmic Deproteinized Relaxed Circular DNA of Hepadnaviruses
Published in Journal of Virology (01-01-2010)“…Article Usage Stats Services JVI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley…”
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Characterization of the host factors required for hepadnavirus covalently closed circular (ccc) DNA formation
Published in PloS one (13-08-2012)“…Synthesis of the covalently closed circular (ccc) DNA is a critical, but not well-understood step in the life cycle of hepadnaviruses. Our previous studies…”
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Identification of Three Interferon-Inducible Cellular Enzymes That Inhibit the Replication of Hepatitis C Virus
Published in Journal of Virology (01-02-2008)“…Article Usage Stats Services JVI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley…”
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Liver-Specific MicroRNA miR-122 Enhances the Replication of Hepatitis C Virus in Nonhepatic Cells
Published in Journal of Virology (01-08-2008)“…Article Usage Stats Services JVI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley…”
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Use of Current and New Endpoints in the Evaluation of Experimental Hepatitis B Therapeutics
Published in Clinical infectious diseases (01-05-2017)“…New hepatitis B virus (HBV) therapies are expected to have breakthrough benefit for patients. HBV functional cure is sustained hepatitis B surface antigen loss…”
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Indoleamine 2,3-Dioxygenase Mediates the Antiviral Effect of Gamma Interferon against Hepatitis B Virus in Human Hepatocyte-Derived Cells
Published in Journal of Virology (15-01-2011)“…Article Usage Stats Services JVI Citing Articles Google Scholar PubMed Related Content Social Bookmarking CiteULike Delicious Digg Facebook Google+ Mendeley…”
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