HCV Replication (IMAGE) Kanazawa University Caption (A) Immunofluorescence staining of HCV-core protein in HCV replicating Huh7 cells. (B) FACS analysis of EpCAM and CD44 expression in HCV replicating Huh7 cells. (C) RTD-PCR analysis of HCV-RNAin EpCAM+/CD44+ CSCs and EpCAM?/CD44? cells. (D) ELISA analysis of the level of OPN in EpCAM+/CD44+ CSCs and EpCAM?/CD44? cells. (E) RTD-PCR analysis of HCV-RNA, MX1, and ISG20 in Huh7, EpCAM+/CD44+ CSCs, and EpCAM?/CD44? cells following IFN treatment. Credit Kanazawa University Usage Restrictions The image may only be used with appropriate caption and credit. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.