The small nonparticulate protein leading to enhanced replication of HBV as well as HIV is______________?
Correct answer: D. HBx Ag
- A. HBc Ag
- B. HBs Ag
- C. Hbe Ag
- D. HBx Ag
Explanation
HBxAg refers to the hepatitis B virus X protein, a small nonstructural regulatory protein that transactivates viral and cellular genes and promotes HBV replication. It can also enhance HIV replication, unlike the structural HBsAg and HBcAg proteins.
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