European Medical Journal·4 min read·hard
Towards a Functional Cure for Chronic HBV Infection: Progress, Setbacks, and New Hope
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Medical researchers are exploring new therapies to achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B, moving beyond current treatments that only suppress viral replication. While progress has been made, achieving a complete cure remains a significant scientific challenge due to the persistence of viral DNA in liver cells.
The quest for new therapies able to achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been characterised over the last 5 years by phases of hope followed by severe disillusionment. 1
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