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pHBx vector

Invented by Dr. Michael Bouchard
Invented at Drexel University

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Catalogue Number 156512
Backbone Size (bp) 5428
Bacterial Resistance Ampicillin
Selectable Markers Neomycin
Vector Type pcDNA3.1
Synonyms nonstructural protein X, protein X, peptide X, pX
Antigen/Gene or Protein Targets HBx
Relevance This vector can be used to express hepatitis B virus HBx protein in a variety of primary and cancer cells.
Research Area Cancer, Virology
Notes Multi-functional hepatitis B viral protein, non-structural protein X, that modulates mitochondrial function in host hepatocytes interfering with host anti-viral defenses, promoting viral transcription, and contributing to hepatocellular carcinoma development.

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Clippinger et al. 2008. J Virol. 82(14):6798-811. PMID: 18448529.

McClain et al. 2007. J Virol. 81(21):12061-5. PMID: 17699583.


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References: 2 entries

Clippinger et al. 2008. J Virol. 82(14):6798-811. PMID: 18448529.

McClain et al. 2007. J Virol. 81(21):12061-5. PMID: 17699583.


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Dr. Michael  Bouchard

Dr. Michael Bouchard

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