Identification of NTCP as an HBV receptor: the beginning of the end or the end of the beginning?

Gastroenterology. 2014 Apr;146(4):902-5. doi: 10.1053/j.gastro.2014.02.024. Epub 2014 Feb 24.

Abstract

See “Hepatitis B and D viruses exploit sodium taurocholate co-transporting polypeptide for species-specific entry into hepatocytes,” by Ni Y, Lempp FA, Mehrle S, et al, on page 1070.

Publication types

  • Editorial
  • Comment

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Hepatitis B virus / physiology*
  • Hepatitis Delta Virus / physiology*
  • Hepatocytes / metabolism*
  • Humans
  • Organic Anion Transporters, Sodium-Dependent / metabolism*
  • Symporters / metabolism*
  • Taurocholic Acid / metabolism*
  • Virus Internalization*

Substances

  • Organic Anion Transporters, Sodium-Dependent
  • Symporters
  • sodium-bile acid cotransporter
  • Taurocholic Acid