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Evidence for long-term association of virion-delivered HBV core protein with cccDNA independently of viral protein production

Background & Aims: HBV persists in the nucleus of infected hepatocytes as a covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) episome that constitutes the template for viral RNA and protein synthesis.Both HBx and HBc (core) viral proteins associate with cccDNA but, while HBx is required for viral transcription, the role of HBc is still unclear.The aim of

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Power Grab: Why States Cede Sovereignty to International Law

Sovereignty and the rule of law are the cornerstones of modern-day statehood.Yet, in the aftermath of armed conflict since the end of the Second World War, various states have set up courts in order to Ball - Bat - Baseball BBCOR prosecute war crimes, crimes against humanity, genocide, and aggression, prompting these states to surrender sovereignty

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Assessment of the human placental microbiome in early pregnancy

IntroductionBacteria derived from the maternal circulation have been suggested to seed the human placenta during development leading to an intrinsic placental microbiome.This concept has become controversial as numerous studies suggest that the apparent placental microbiome is BLUE BERRY EYEBRIGHT mostly, if not completely, comprised of contaminant

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