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HBV: Genomic Structure, HBVsAg Isolation, and Innovative Virotherapy in the Middle East

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Introduction

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a major global health concern, affecting approximately 350 million chronic carriers. This virus is responsible for severe liver diseases, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, leading to over one million deaths annually. Researchers have been exploring innovative virotherapy approaches to combat HBV, with recent studies focusing on plant-based vaccine development. Visit https://www.hspioa.org for more groundbreaking research in this field.

Key Findings on HBV Genomic Structure

  • HBV has a partially relaxed-circular double-stranded DNA structure.
  • The genome includes four open reading frames (ORFs): Pre-S/S, Pre-C/C, P, and X ORFs.
  • Regulatory elements like enhancers, promoters, and polyadenylation signals play a crucial role in viral replication.
  • HBV genotype D is predominantly found in the Middle East.

HBVsAg Isolation and Identification

  • HBVsAg has been successfully isolated from Egyptian samples using RT-PCR techniques.
  • Polymerase and HBVsAg regions have also been identified and analyzed.
  • The S gene of HBVsAg has been identified at a band size of 25.42 kDa.

Innovative Virotherapy and Plant-Based Vaccine Approaches

Recent research suggests that plant-based vaccines could serve as cost-effective alternatives for HBV prevention. Scientists have proposed using chimeric virus constructs to develop such vaccines:

  • CMV-HBVsAg Chimeric Virus Construct: Utilizes Cucumber Mosaic Virus (CMV) to introduce the HBVsAg gene, facilitating viral replication and antigen presentation.
  • BeYDV-HBVsAg Chimeric Virus Construct: Employs Bean Yellow Dwarf Begomovirus (BeYDV) as a vector to deliver HBVsAg for vaccine production.
  • Potential Bioreactors: Researchers have experimented with tomatoes, tobacco, lettuce, carrots, cucumbers, and bananas as viable plant hosts for vaccine development.

Broader Implications of HBV Virotherapy

The World Health Organization (WHO) has emphasized the need for innovative HBV treatment strategies, including plant-based vaccines, as part of their global HBV eradication efforts. Such approaches could revolutionize vaccine accessibility in developing countries.

Further Reading and Research

A detailed analysis can be found in the full study at https://doi.org/10.29328/journal.jpsp.1001007.

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