Hepatitis Delta Virus

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Hepatitis Delta Virus (Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology)
By J.L. Casey

Publisher:  Springer
Number Of Pages:  228
Publication Date:  2006-06-14
ISBN-10 / ASIN:  3540298010
ISBN-13 / EAN:  9783540298014
Binding:  Hardcover

Book Description:


Hepatitis delta virus which causes severe acute and chronic liver disease was discovered following the detection of a novel antigen-antibody system in hepatitis B virus carriers. Currently, HDV is classified as a subviral satellite of hepatitis B virus. However, unlike other satellite viruses, the dependence of HDV on HBV is limited solely to the provision of an envelope of hepatitis B surface antigen for virus assembly. Research into the molecular virology of the HDV life cycle has revealed a fascinating collection of biology. These insights are now beginning to be translated into new potential treatment strategies. There are currently still an estimated 15 million HDV carriers worldwide.

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