Concept of Viral Inhibitors via NTCP

• Published in: Seminars in liver disease Vol. 39; no. 1; p. 78
• Main Authors: Fukano, Kento, Tsukuda, Senko, Watashi, Koichi, Wakita, Takaji
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.02.2019

Identification of sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide (NTCP) as an entry receptor for hepatitis B and D viruses (HBV and HDV) has not only promoted our understanding of the mechanism underlying the viral entry process, but also provided cell culture models supporting viral infection. Thes...