Paclitaxel-induced Immune Dysfunction and Activation of Transcription Factor AP-1 Facilitate Hepatitis B Virus Replication (IMAGE)

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Paclitaxel-induced Immune Dysfunction and Activation of Transcription Factor AP-1 Facilitate Hepatitis B Virus Replication

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PTX-induced HBV reactivation was likely a synergistic outcome of immune suppression and direct stimulation of HBV replication through the enhancement of HBV core promoter activity mediated by the transcription factor AP-1.

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Xiaosong Li, Ling Chen, Shi Chen, Benhua L

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