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Dopamine inhibits the expression of hepatitis b virus surface and e antigens by activating the JAK/STAT pathway and ... - EurekAlert
<p>Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major risk factor for cirrhosis and liver cancer, and its treatment continues to be difficult. We previously demonstrated that a dopamine analog inhibited the packaging of pregenomic RNA into capsids. The present study aimed to determine the effect of dopamine on the expressions of hepatitis B virus surface and e antigens (HBsAg and HBeAg, respectively) and to elucidate the underlying mechanism.</p> <p>https://www.xiahepublishing.com/2310-8819/JCTH-2024-00051</p>
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