Abstract
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the most common type of viral hepatitis, affecting more than 350 million people worldwide. To understand in detail the pathogenetic mechanisms involved and assess the value of antiviral therapy, the detection of HBV antigens and genome in the target organ, the liver, is essential.
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Fang, J.W.S., Lau, J.Y.N. (2004). In Situ Detection of Hepatitis B Viral Antigens. In: Hamatake, R.K., Lau, J.Y.N. (eds) Hepatitis B and D Protocols. Methods in Molecular Medicine, vol 95. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1385/1-59259-669-X:65
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