Current Topics in Microbiology and Immunology

Casey, John L.

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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Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2006-05-09

Format: Hardcover

ISBN-13: 9783540298014

DOI: 10.1007/3-540-29802-9

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 228