Hepatitis B Virus Evasion From Cyclic Guanosine Monophosphate–Adenosine Monophosphate Synthase Sensing in Human Hepatocytes

Eloi R. Verrier, Seung‐Ae Yim, Laura Heydmann, Houssein El Saghire, Charlotte Bach, Vincent Turon‐Lagot, Laurent Mailly, Sarah C. Durand, Julie Lucifora, David Durantel, Patrick Pessaux, Nicolas Manel, Ivan Hirsch, Mirjam B. Zeisel, Nathalie Pochet, Catherine Schuster, Thomas F. Baumert – 20 April 2018 – Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major cause of chronic liver disease and cancer worldwide. The mechanisms of viral genome sensing and the evasion of innate immune responses by HBV infection are still poorly understood.

Cytidine‐5'‐Diphosphocholine Protects the Liver From Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury Preserving Mitochondrial Function and Reducing Oxidative Stress

Cecilia Zazueta, Mabel Buelna‐Chontal, Arturo Macías‐López, Nadia G. Román‐Anguiano, Héctor González‐Pacheco, Natalia Pavón, Rashidi Springall, Alberto Aranda‐Frausto, Rafael Bojalil, Alejandro Silva‐Palacios, Rodrigo Velázquez‐Espejel, Sonia Galvan Arzate, Francisco Correa – 20 April 2018 – Cytidine‐5'‐diphosphocholine (CDP‐choline) participates as an intermediary in the synthesis of phosphatidylcholine, an essential component of cellular membranes.

LiverLearning®: 2018 Webinar: Cost-Effective Approach to Evaluation of Abnormal Liver Enzymes

This webinar will focus on best practices regarding evaluation of the patient presenting with abnormal liver enzymes. The focus will be not only on testing needed to arrive at the appropriate diagnosis, but also how to approach testing to minimize costs. This is an essential part of the daily practice for hepatologists and gastroenterologists.Vinay Sundaram (Moderator) Vinay Sundaram, MD, MSc is currently an Associate Professor of medicine and Director of Hepatology Outcomes Research at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.

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