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Autophagy in HCV Infection : Keeping Fat and Inflammation at Bay
Joint Authors
Fimia, Gian Maria
Vescovo, Tiziana
Refolo, Giulia
Alonzi, Tonino
Romagnoli, Alessandra
Ciccosanti, Fabiola
Corazzari, Marco
Source
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-08-05
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the main causes of chronic liver disease.
Viral persistence and pathogenesis rely mainly on the ability of HCV to deregulate specific host processes, including lipid metabolism and innate immunity.
Recently, autophagy has emerged as a cellular pathway, playing a role in several aspects of HCV infection.
This review summarizes current knowledge on the molecular mechanisms that link the HCV life cycle with autophagy machinery.
In particular, we discuss the role of HCV/autophagy interaction in dysregulating inflammation and lipid homeostasis and its potential for translational applications in the treatment of HCV-infected patients.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Vescovo, Tiziana& Refolo, Giulia& Romagnoli, Alessandra& Ciccosanti, Fabiola& Corazzari, Marco& Alonzi, Tonino…[et al.]. 2014. Autophagy in HCV Infection : Keeping Fat and Inflammation at Bay. BioMed Research International،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458731
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Vescovo, Tiziana…[et al.]. Autophagy in HCV Infection : Keeping Fat and Inflammation at Bay. BioMed Research International No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458731
American Medical Association (AMA)
Vescovo, Tiziana& Refolo, Giulia& Romagnoli, Alessandra& Ciccosanti, Fabiola& Corazzari, Marco& Alonzi, Tonino…[et al.]. Autophagy in HCV Infection : Keeping Fat and Inflammation at Bay. BioMed Research International. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-458731
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-458731