Downregulation of MicroRNA-145 Caused by Hepatitis B Virus X Protein Promotes Expression of CUL5 and Contributes to Pathogenesis of Hepatitis B Virus-Associated Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Background: Hepatitis B viral infection-induced hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a major threat to human health in China.Hepatitis B virus X protein (HBX), an HBV protein, has been reported to be involved in regulating the cellular activities of the host cells Laundry Storage Basket and is responsible for HCC oncogenesis.Methods and Results: In th