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