The Multifaceted Function of the HBV Protein in Viral Replication and Disease
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Chronic Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infects an estimated 296 million people worldwide and is a leading cause of liver disease. The function of the HBV protein is not singular but encompasses a complex array of activities essential for the viral life cycle, immune evasion, and the development of liver pathologies such as cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.