Cytoskeletal proteins: shaping progression of hepatitis C virus-induced liver disease.
Int Rev Cell Mol Biol
; 302: 279-319, 2013.
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, which results in chronic hepatitis C (CHC) in most patients (70-85%), is a major cause of liver disease and remains a major therapeutic challenge. The mechanisms determining liver damage and the key factors that lead to a high rate of CHC remain imperfectly understood. The precise role of cytoskeletal (CS) proteins in HCV infection remains to be determined. Some studies including our recent study have demonstrated that changes occur in the expression of CS proteins in HCV-infected hepatocytes. A variety of host proteins interact with HCV proteins. Association between CS and HCV proteins may have implications in future design of CS protein-targeted therapy for the treatment for HCV infection. This chapter will focus on the interaction between host CS and viral proteins to signify the importance of this event in HCV entry, replication and transportation.
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Asunto principal:
Proteínas Virales
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Hepacivirus
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Hepatitis C Crónica
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Proteínas del Citoesqueleto
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Interacciones Huésped-Patógeno
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Hígado
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Animals
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Humans
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En
Revista:
Int Rev Cell Mol Biol
Asunto de la revista:
BIOLOGIA MOLECULAR
Año:
2013
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Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos