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Abstract
The relevance of claudin-6 and claudin-9 in hepatitis C virus (HCV) entry remains elusive. We produced claudin-6- or claudin-9-specific monoclonal antibodies that inhibit HCV entry into nonhepatic cells expressing exogenous claudin-6 or claudin-9. These antibodies had no effect on HCV infection of hepatoma cells or primary hepatocytes. Thus, although claudin-6 and claudin-9 can serve as entry factors in cell lines, HCV infection into human hepatocytes is not dependent on claudin-6 and claudin-9.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 10405-10 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Journal of virology |
Volume | 87 |
Issue number | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2013 |
Keywords
- Antibodies, Monoclonal
- Cells, Cultured
- Claudins
- Hepacivirus
- Hepatocytes
- Humans
- Virus Internalization
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The Role of Hepatitis C Virus Glycoprotein-Receptor Polymorphism in Viral Pathogenesis
McKeating, J.
1/01/12 → 30/06/17
Project: Research Councils