Restriction Factor Smc6 (IMAGE)

Université de Genève

Restriction Factor Smc6

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The host restriction factor Smc6 (green) is located within the nucleus (blue) of uninfected human hepatocytes. In contrast, Smc6 is not present in HBV-infected hepatocytes (red). This confocal microscopy data provides direct evidence that Smc6 is degrades during HBV infection.

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