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Development of a Hepatitis B Virus Reporter System to Monitor the Early Stages of the Replication Cycle
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2017
Here we describe a newly developed hepatitis B virus (HBV) reporter system to monitor the early stages of the HBV life cycle. This simplified in vitro system will aid in the screening of anti-HBV agents using a high-throughput strategy.
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Viral Replication: Lysogenic Cycle
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2025
The lysogenic cycle is a crucial viral replication strategy that allows bacteriophages to persist within host cells without immediately destroying them. This process is primarily observed in temperate phages, such as bacteriophage lambda (λ), which infects Escherichia coli. The cycle allows the viral genome to persist across bacterial generations while keeping host cells viable.Integration of the Viral GenomeUpon infection, bacteriophage lambda attaches to the bacterial surface and injects its...
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Viral Replication: Lytic Cycle
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2025
Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that specifically infect bacteria. Among them, T-even bacteriophages, such as T4, exhibit a well-characterized lytic replication cycle in Escherichia coli (E. coli). This process ensures the rapid proliferation of the virus while ultimately leading to the destruction of the bacterial host.Attachment and DNA InjectionThe infection process begins with the recognition and binding of the T4 phage to the E. coli cell surface. Tail fibers of the phage...
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Stem Cell-Derived Viral Ag-Specific T Lymphocytes Suppress HBV Replication in Mice
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2019
Presented here is a protocol for the effective suppression of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication in mice by utilizing adoptive cell transfer (ACT) of stem cell-derived viral antigen (Ag)-specific T lymphocytes. This procedure may be adapted for potential ACT-based immunotherapy of HBV infection.
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Chromosome Replication
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2020
Before a cell can divide, it must accurately replicate all of its chromosomes, including the DNA and its associated histone and non-histone proteins. This process begins at numerous origins of replication during the S phase of the cell cycle in each of a cell’s chromosomes simultaneously. Certain nucleotides can act as origins of replication, but these sequences are not well defined - especially in complex, multi-cellular, eukaryotic species. The length of DNA that spans an origin of...
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cccDNA is the repaired viral genome form established in the nucleus after infection, and it directs production of viral RNA and proteins. Monitoring it provides information about the nuclear template that supports ongoing viral activity, rather than only measuring downstream products. This makes cccDNA particularly relevant for studying viral persistence and evaluating whether treatment has affected the underlying replication system.
Pregenomic RNA connects viral gene expression with genome production. It is packaged into nucleocapsids and then reverse-transcribed into DNA inside those structures. Monitoring this stage helps distinguish the formation of new viral DNA from earlier events, such as cccDNA-driven RNA production, and clarifies how HBV generates the genome needed for new infectious particles.
These markers represent different aspects of viral activity. HBV DNA reflects viral genome production, while HBsAg and HBeAg indicate viral component production. cccDNA identifies the nuclear template that directs these processes. Considering the markers together gives a broader picture than relying on one measurement and helps relate viral activity to infection status and treatment effects.
Measurements of viral DNA or viral antigens describe products or components generated during infection, whereas cccDNA reflects the nuclear viral template established after genome repair. Including cccDNA therefore adds information about the basis for continued viral activity. This distinction is important when interpreting persistence, because downstream measurements alone may not describe the full status of the nuclear replication template.
A monitoring panel can include HBV DNA, HBsAg, HBeAg, and cccDNA. Together, these measurements cover viral genome production, viral component production, and the nuclear template responsible for directing replication-related expression. Comparing the markers provides a structured way to characterize infection and to assess how viral activity changes during antiviral treatment.
Researchers compare viral measurements during infection and treatment to determine how antiviral intervention affects HBV activity. HBV DNA, HBsAg, HBeAg, and cccDNA can provide complementary evidence about viral products and the nuclear template that supports their production. These data help characterize treatment response and can contribute to assessment of viral persistence and treatment resistance.
The measurements connect viral replication with host immune responses by showing which stages of HBV activity remain detectable during infection or treatment. This supports investigation of how immune activity relates to viral persistence and informs therapeutic development. Monitoring also contributes to infection surveillance by providing markers that describe viral activity and potential treatment resistance.