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[The multiple functions of the hepatitis B virus core protein: new research directions and therapeutic challenges]

Hélène Chabrolles1, Thomas Lahlali1, Héloïse Auclair1

  • 1Centre de recherche en cancérologie de Lyon (CRCL), Inserm U1052, 151, cours Albert Thomas, 69003 Lyon, France.

Medecine Sciences : M/S
|September 20, 2018
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Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection affects millions globally, risking liver disease. New treatments targeting the HBV Core protein are needed to improve viral control, as current therapies don't eradicate the virus.

Area of Science:

  • Hepatology
  • Virology
  • Drug Discovery

Background:

  • Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a significant global health issue, leading to severe liver conditions like cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.
  • Current antiviral treatments can lower HBV levels but fail to eliminate the virus from liver cells, highlighting the need for novel therapeutic strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore new therapeutic targets for chronic HBV infection.
  • To investigate the potential of targeting the HBV Core protein and its regulatory functions for antiviral drug development.

Main Methods:

  • Focus on the HBV Core protein as a novel target for antiviral therapies.
  • Exploration of Core protein Allosteric Modulators (CAMs) and host-targeting agents (HTAs).

Main Results:

  • CAMs targeting HBV Core protein assembly are advancing in clinical trials.
  • Investigating Core protein's regulatory roles may identify new cellular targets for combination therapies.

Conclusions:

  • The HBV Core protein presents a promising target for developing new antiviral agents.
  • Targeting viral assembly and host factors offers a potential strategy for improved HBV replication control.

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