Abstract
Background: Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection increases the risk of type 2 diabetes and hepatic steatosis. Results: Phosphoenolpyruvate carboxykinase (PEPCK) and associated transcription factors are up-regulated in HCV-infected Huh.8 cells. Conclusion: Increased CCAAT/enhancer-binding protein β (C/EBPβ) and nonstructural component 5A (NS5A) are essential components for increased gluconeogenesis. Significance: NS5A and C/EBPβ may possibly be considered as a new pharmacological target during HCV infection.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 37340-37351 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Journal of Biological Chemistry |
Volume | 287 |
Issue number | 44 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Oct 26 2012 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biochemistry
- Molecular Biology
- Cell Biology