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Ji Su Li
Associate Professor of Medicine (Research)
Department: Medicine
Phone: +1 401 444 7387
Email: Ji_Su_Li_MD@Brown.EDU
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Research Opportunities Database
Ji Su LiAssociate Professor of Medicine (Research) Department: MedicinePhone: +1 401 444 7387 Email: Ji_Su_Li_MD@Brown.EDU Location:Rhode Island Hospital - 401-444-7387Research SummaryHepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses are the major etiological agents of primary hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Both viruses frequently cause chronic hepatitis leading to persistent liver injury, liver cirrhosis, and eventually HCC. The molecular mechanisms underlying the viral pathogenesis and carcinogenesis are poorly understood.Past or Present Projects Available:Hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses are the major etiological agents of primary hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC); Role of endosomes in hepadnavirus entry |
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