Abstract
Children with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) are at high risk of progressive liver disease. It is suggested that a newly-identified panel of 16 microRNAs is important in the pathogenesis of CHB in children. Subviral hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) particles are produced in large excess over infectious virions. Interestingly, circulating HBsAg particles have been shown to carry microRNAs. A thorough characterisation of the identified microRNAs and HBsAg over time in plasma from children with CHB may provide useful information about the natural course of childhood CHB.
Originalsprog | Engelsk |
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Tidsskrift | P L o S One |
Vol/bind | 8 |
Udgave nummer | 11 |
Sider (fra-til) | e80384 |
ISSN | 1932-6203 |
DOI | |
Status | Udgivet - 2013 |