Hepatitis C virus replication and pathogenesis

J Dermatol Sci. 2000 Apr;22(3):161-8. doi: 10.1016/s0923-1811(99)00082-1.

Abstract

The mechanism involved in the development of persistent hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and the pathogenesis remain unclear. The present review is an accumulation of evidence gathered to date. In addition, it discusses the system developed to characterize HCV.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Carcinoma, Hepatocellular / etiology
  • Hepacivirus / genetics
  • Hepacivirus / pathogenicity*
  • Hepacivirus / physiology*
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / etiology
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / immunology
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / virology
  • Humans
  • Liver Neoplasms / etiology
  • Mice
  • Viral Proteins / physiology
  • Virulence
  • Virus Replication

Substances

  • Viral Proteins