| Literature DB >> 2125986 |
Abstract
The X protein of hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been shown to be a trans-activator for viral and cellular genes. Amino acid sequences in X protein were found to be highly homologous to functionally essential sequences in the "Kunitz domain," characteristic of Kunitz-type serine protease inhibitors. Mutations at these sequences completely abolished trans-activation. Consequently, HBV X protein resembles a serine protease inhibitor or its analogue, and may bring about trans-activation by activating certain transcriptional factors through proteolytic cleavage alteration.Entities:
Mesh:
Substances:
Year: 1990 PMID: 2125986 PMCID: PMC5918017 DOI: 10.1111/j.1349-7006.1990.tb02675.x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Jpn J Cancer Res ISSN: 0910-5050