Scientists hunt for hidden proteins on hepatitis b virus

NCT ID NCT02798549

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 21, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study looked at 14 adults with chronic hepatitis B to find human proteins that stick to the virus. Researchers purified virus particles from blood samples and used mass spectrometry to identify these proteins. The goal was to learn how the virus uses host proteins to replicate and spread, which could lead to new treatments. This is a basic science study, not a treatment trial.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Service d'Hépato-Gastroentérologie, Hopital de la Croix-Rousse, Hospices Civils de Lyon

    Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 69004, France

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