Small Hepatitis B Virus Surface Antigen Promotes Hepatic Gluconeogenesis via Enhancing Glucagon/cAMP/Protein Kinase A/CREB Signaling
Yan Chen, Biao Wang, Xiaowei Ou, Yidan Wu, Yun He, Xinjian Lin, Xu Lin
Abstract
. This study provides a direct link between HBV infection and diabetes and implicates that SHBs may represent a potential target for the treatment of HBV-induced metabolic disorders.
Topics & Concepts
BiologyCREBProtein kinase AVirologyGluconeogenesisHepatitis B virusSignal transductionGlucagonKinaseAntigenCell biologyEndocrinologyVirusImmunologyBiochemistryInsulinTranscription factorMetabolismGeneHepatitis B Virus StudiesLiver Disease Diagnosis and TreatmentPancreatic function and diabetes