hepadnaviruksista
Hepadnaviruses are a group of viruses that infect the liver and are responsible for causing hepatitis B (HBV). They belong to the family Hepadnaviridae and are characterized by their unique circular, partially double-stranded DNA genome. Hepadnaviruses are enveloped viruses with a diameter of about 42 nanometers. The viral particles consist of a lipid bilayer envelope containing surface antigens (HBsAg) and core antigens (HBcAg).
The hepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most well-known member of the hepadnavirus family. Infection with HBV
The life cycle of hepadnaviruses involves reverse transcription of their RNA genome into DNA, which is then
Vaccination is the most effective means of preventing hepatitis B infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is safe