| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2492749 | Medical Hypotheses | 2006 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
SummaryBased on the current understanding of the differences between the structure of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in one hand and the hepatitis A and E viruses (HAV and HEV) in the other hand, we hypothesize that converting the HCV into a non-enveloped virus may be the required key step in allowing viral clearance and preventing chronic viremia. Better understanding of the structure of HCV envelop, and of the mechanisms involved in its acquisition is essential for the development of agents that can interfere with “envelopization” of the newer copies of HCV RNA genome.
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Authors
Ahmed Helmy,