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Replication and infectivity of hepatitis B virus in HBV-related glomerulonephritis

Lizhang Chen, Chengqiu Wu, Xuegong Fan, Gao Jian-ming, Hongling Yin, Tom Wang, Jun Wu, Shi Wu Wen

International Journal of Infectious Diseases · 2008 · 33 citations · 7 references

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The location and replication of HBV in renal tissue make the kidney a potential reservoir for HBV. HBV cccDNA may be key in the search for anti-HBV drugs.

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Urine from chronic hepatitis B virus carriers: Implications for infectivity

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Detection of HBsAg, HBcAg, and HBV DNA in ovarian tissues from patients with HBV infection

Lizhang Chen · World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2005 · 21 citations · Full text