Hepatitis Delta Virus

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

Product Details:
* Hardcover: 228 pages
* Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (June 14, 2006)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 3540298010

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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