Targeting a specific gene could be key to treating hepatitis B, C and D

Chronic viral hepatitis is the long-term inflammation of the liver. It is caused by hepatitis B, C or D virus particles. Even though these viruses replicate differently, they all use the endoplasmic reticulum-Golgi pathway for replication, where the TM5SF2 gene is located.

This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com

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