Stress in cells activates hepatitis viruses
Monday, February 13, 2012 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
Substances which suppress the immune system while simultaneously keeping viral infections in check would be an ideal drug for organ transplant recipients. Scientists have now demonstrated that specific substances with such an activity profile caused a state of stress in cells which promotes the replication of hepatitis B viruses.
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