Hepatitis C virus (HCV)

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the major etiologicl agent of viral hepatitis, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Our researches are focused on the following agendas.

  1. The mechanism of HCV evading from our defense mechanisms.
  2. How does HCV cause hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and cancer?
  3. Development of anti-HCV agents.

Hypothetical model of HCV replication complex

Hypothetical model of HCV replication complex

Localization of HCV proteins

Localization of HCV proteins