Autophagy machinery impaired interferon signalling pathways to benefit hepatitis B virus replication

Conclusion: These autophagy-related genes, ATG12 may play a role in HBV replication via impairing IFN pathway. However, the biological significance of other autophagic genes such as ATG7 warrants further study. 
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Allergy and Immunology - Category: Allergy & Immunology Source Type: research