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Published in: Infectious Diseases and Therapy 4/2017

Open Access 01-12-2017 | Review

New Viral and Immunological Targets for Hepatitis B Treatment and Cure: A Review

Authors: Joop E. Arends, Faydra I. Lieveld, Shazaad Ahmad, Andrew Ustianowski

Published in: Infectious Diseases and Therapy | Issue 4/2017

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Abstract

Although current therapies can be successful at suppressing hepatitis B viral load, long-term viral cure is not within reach. Subsequent strategies combining pegylated interferon alfa with nucleoside/nucleotide analogues have not resulted in any major paradigm shift. An improved understanding of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) lifec ycle and virus-induced immune dysregulation has, however, revealed many potential therapeutic targets, and there are hopes that treatment of hepatitis B could soon be revolutionized. This review summarizes the current developments in HBV therapeutics—both virus directed and host directed.
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Metadata
Title
New Viral and Immunological Targets for Hepatitis B Treatment and Cure: A Review
Authors
Joop E. Arends
Faydra I. Lieveld
Shazaad Ahmad
Andrew Ustianowski
Publication date
01-12-2017
Publisher
Springer Healthcare
Published in
Infectious Diseases and Therapy / Issue 4/2017
Print ISSN: 2193-8229
Electronic ISSN: 2193-6382
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40121-017-0173-y

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