Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Hepatitis delta virus.

J M Taylor1

  • 1Fox Chase Cancer Center, Philadelphia, Pa., USA.

Intervirology
|October 12, 1999
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This article provides an update on hepatitis delta virus (HDV), a significant human pathogen. It summarizes current knowledge on HDV, a unique RNA virus requiring hepatitis B virus for replication.

Related Concept Videos

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

A Case of Cut Throat.

Atlanta medical and surgical journal (1884)·2022
Same author

The Bone Sialoprotein RGD Domain Modulates and Maintains Periodontal Development.

Journal of dental research·2022
Same author

Magnetism and magnetoresistance in the critical region of a dilute ferromagnet.

Scientific reports·2021
Same author

A coherent spin-photon interface in silicon.

Nature·2018
Same author

Efimov States of Strongly Interacting Photons.

Physical review letters·2017
Same author

Resonantly driven CNOT gate for electron spins.

Science (New York, N.Y.)·2017
Same journal

Formulated curcumin exerts potent anti-influenza activity by inhibition of Akt activation and viral genome replication.

Intervirology·2026
Same journal

Isolation of a Variant of the Felid Herpesvirus 1-Live Attenuated Vaccine Strain F2 from Unvaccinated Cats.

Intervirology·2026
Same journal

Antiviral activity of the chemokine CXCL10 against West Nile virus.

Intervirology·2025
Same journal

Serological Evidence of Bluetongue Virus Serotypes Circulating in Pakistan.

Intervirology·2025
Same journal

Expression of Concern.

Intervirology·2025
Same journal

Genetic and Antigenic Variability in VP4 and VP7 of Group A Human Rotavirus in Yunnan, China, from 2015 to 2020.

Intervirology·2025
See all related articles

Area of Science:

  • Virology
  • Hepatology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) is a satellite virus that requires hepatitis B virus (HBV) coinfection for its life cycle.
  • HDV infection leads to a more severe form of viral hepatitis, increasing the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma and liver failure.
  • Understanding HDV is crucial for developing effective therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide a concise and current overview of the hepatitis delta virus (HDV).
  • To synthesize recent advancements in HDV research for a broad audience.
  • To serve as a starting point for readers seeking updated information on HDV.

Main Methods:

  • This article is a review, synthesizing existing published research.
  • Information is compiled from peer-reviewed literature and recent scientific reviews.

Related Experiment Videos

  • No new experimental data was generated for this update.

    • Main Results:

    • The article summarizes the current state of knowledge regarding HDV.
    • It highlights key aspects of HDV biology, pathogenesis, and epidemiology.
    • Recent findings and ongoing research directions are discussed.

    Conclusions:

    • Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) remains a significant global health challenge.
    • Continued research is essential for understanding HDV pathogenesis and developing targeted therapies.
    • Effective management of HDV infection requires a comprehensive approach considering its interaction with HBV.