2012
Iron Regulator Hepcidin Exhibits Antiviral Activity against Hepatitis C Virus
Liu H, Le Trinh T, Dong H, Keith R, Nelson D, Liu C. Iron Regulator Hepcidin Exhibits Antiviral Activity against Hepatitis C Virus. PLOS ONE 2012, 7: e46631. PMID: 23110054, PMCID: PMC3478283, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0046631.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsHCV infectionHepcidin expressionSerious chronic liver diseaseAntiviral activityHepatitis C viral infectionHepcidin expression levelsChronic HCV infectionChronic liver diseaseC viral infectionHepatitis C virusDirect antiviral activityIntracellular antiviral stateHepatocellular carcinoma progressionInnate antiviral defenseLiver diseaseC virusAntiviral effectHCV replicationIron overloadHepatocellular carcinomaExhibit antiviral activityHCVViral infectionSuppressive effectAmino acid peptide
2011
Characterization of HCV Interactions with Toll-Like Receptors and RIG-I in Liver Cells
Eksioglu E, Zhu H, Bayouth L, Bess J, Liu H, Nelson D, Liu C. Characterization of HCV Interactions with Toll-Like Receptors and RIG-I in Liver Cells. PLOS ONE 2011, 6: e21186. PMID: 21695051, PMCID: PMC3117876, DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0021186.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsCell DeathCell Line, TumorDEAD Box Protein 58DEAD-box RNA HelicasesDown-RegulationHepacivirusHost-Pathogen InteractionsHumansInterferon-betaLiverProtein BindingReceptors, ImmunologicSignal TransductionTNF-Related Apoptosis-Inducing LigandToll-Like ReceptorsViral Envelope ProteinsVirus ReplicationConceptsHuh7.5 cellsViral replicationHCV chronic patientsExpression of TLR3Toll-like receptorsHCV envelope proteinsExpression levelsRIG-I expressionHCV interactionChronic patientsHCVTRAIL pathwayViral escapeViral infectionInnate immunityViral pathogenesisTLR3Induction of apoptosisAntiviral stateIFN inductionLow expression levelsLiver cellsLH86Envelope proteinIFN
2007
Hepatitis C Virus Triggers Apoptosis of a Newly Developed Hepatoma Cell Line Through Antiviral Defense System
Zhu H, Dong H, Eksioglu E, Hemming A, Cao M, Crawford J, Nelson D, Liu C. Hepatitis C Virus Triggers Apoptosis of a Newly Developed Hepatoma Cell Line Through Antiviral Defense System. Gastroenterology 2007, 133: 1649-1659. PMID: 17983809, DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2007.09.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsTumor necrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligandHCV infectionViral infectionHepatoma cell lineHCV isolatesJFH-1New hepatoma cell lineViral replicationCell linesMechanisms of HCVAcute HCV infectionChronic viral infectionsPathogenesis of HCVNovel human hepatoma cell lineInterferon response factor 3Antiviral defense systemNecrosis factor-related apoptosis-inducing ligandType I interferon inductionFactor-related apoptosis-inducing ligandExpression of interferonHost immune systemHepatocellular carcinoma tissuesI interferon inductionDeath receptor 5Induction of interferon
2005
Defective Jak-Stat Activation in Hepatoma Cells Is Associated with Hepatitis C Viral IFN- Resistance
Zhu H, Nelson D, Crawford J, Liu C. Defective Jak-Stat Activation in Hepatoma Cells Is Associated with Hepatitis C Viral IFN- Resistance. Journal Of Interferon & Cytokine Research 2005, 25: 528-539. PMID: 16181053, DOI: 10.1089/jir.2005.25.528.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntiviral AgentsCarcinoma, HepatocellularCell Line, TumorDNA-Binding ProteinsDrug Resistance, ViralHepacivirusHumansInterferon-alphaLiverLiver NeoplasmsMutationProtein-Tyrosine KinasesRepliconRepressor ProteinsSTAT3 Transcription FactorSuppressor of Cytokine Signaling 3 ProteinSuppressor of Cytokine Signaling ProteinsTrans-ActivatorsTranscription FactorsViral Nonstructural ProteinsConceptsIFN resistanceHCV subgenomic replicon cell culture systemViral infectionChronic hepatitis C viral infectionIFN-sensitive cell linesHepatitis C viral infectionIFN stimulationCell linesRibavirin combination therapyMajority of patientsC viral infectionSTAT3 activationResistant cell linesIFN monotherapyIFN therapySuppressor of cytokineCombination therapyIFN sensitivityJAK-STAT activationIFNPotential mechanismsLong-term cultureCell culture systemExhibit alterationsJAK-STAT
2003
Gene expression associated with interferon alfa antiviral activity in an HCV replicon cell line
Zhu H, Zhao H, Collins C, Eckenrode S, Run Q, McIndoe R, Crawford J, Nelson D, She J, Liu C. Gene expression associated with interferon alfa antiviral activity in an HCV replicon cell line. Hepatology 2003, 37: 1180-1188. PMID: 12717400, DOI: 10.1053/jhep.2003.50184.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAntiviral AgentsCarcinoma, HepatocellularDNA-Binding ProteinsGene ExpressionHepacivirusHepatitis C, ChronicHepatocytesHumansInterferon-alphaLiver NeoplasmsRNA, ViralSignal TransductionSTAT1 Transcription FactorSTAT3 Transcription FactorTrans-ActivatorsTumor Cells, CulturedViral ProteinsVirus ReplicationConceptsIFN-alpha antiviral activityIFN-alphaAntiviral activityReplicon cellsHCV replicon cell culture systemChronic hepatitis C viral infectionHepatitis C viral infectionHCV subgenomic RNA replicationHCV replicon cell linesC viral infectionOnly therapeutic optionDirect antiviral activityReplicon cell linesAnti-HCV activityHepatoma cellsDifferent gene expression profilesFeasible experimental modelIFN-alpha signalingCDNA microarray analysisGene expression profilesTherapeutic optionsActivation of STAT3Antiviral efficacyViral infectionResponsive genes