Viral Hepatitis: New Paradigms in Disease Pathogenesis offers a comprehensive exploration of numerous mechanisms and emerging concepts in the pathogenesis of viral hepatitis. By integrating interdisciplinary perspectives and addressing emerging research questions, this book includes insights and practical solutions, bridging the gap between theory and application. The incorporation of the latest research findings and the unveiling of new insights within the content enriches the knowledge base of readers, positioning it as the ideal reference for viral hepatitis researchers. It offers a comprehensive overview of the subject matter, bridging research gaps and saving valuable time, while stimulating fresh research ideas.
Moreover, it serves as an invaluable resource for clinicians, providing evidence-based research to support effective clinical decision-making, accurate diagnosis, and efficient management of viral hepatitis in the patient population.
1. Chapter 1 Unmasking the alphabets: Comprehensive introduction to hepatitis A to E virus infections - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 The liver Island: Understanding the implications in the world of hepatitis viruses - p. 33 3. Chapter 3 Hepatitis A virus: Exploring the role of genetics and immune players - p. 57 4. Chapter 4 Unleashing the warriors: T-cell subsets and the pathogenesis of hepatitis B virus infection - p. 75 5. Chapter 5 HBx: Immune evasion and hepatitis B virus disease progression - p. 93 6. Chapter 6 miRNA: The stealth regulators of hepatitis B virus pathogenesis - p. 109 7. Chapter 7 Newer insights on the pathogenesis of hepatitis C virus disease - p. 137 8. Chapter 8 Unraveling the controversial role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of viral hepatitis - p. 153 9. Chapter 9 The delta agent enigma: Beyond coinfection and superinfection with hepatitis B virus - p. 161 10. Chapter 10 Hepatitis E virus – Exploring newer pathways in disease pathogenesis - p. 177 11. Chapter 11 Viral hepatitis and immune responses in the liver - p. 191 12. Chapter 12 Microbial allies and foes: Understanding the impact of microbiota in viral hepatitis - p. 217 13. Chapter 13 Extracellular vesicles and viral hepatitis: Impact of viruses on liver regeneration and modulation of ROS levels - p. 225 14. Chapter 14 Hepatitis and HIV: Converging to fight humans for a common cause? - p. 247 15. 14.1 Introduction - p. 247 16. 14.2 Mechanism of HIV co-infection with HBV and/or HCV - p. 248 17. 14.3 Factors promoting co-infection - p. 248 18. 14.4 Pathogenesis of liver disease in co-infection - p. 249 19. 14.5 Direct role of HIV/HBV - p. 249 20. 14.6 Direct role of HIV/HCV - p. 250 21. 14.7 Indirect role in liver disease - p. 252 22. 14.8 Clinical management - p. 253 23. References - p. 255 24. Multiple choice questions - p. 259 25. Index - p. 281
Viral Hepatitis: New Paradigms in Disease Pathogenesis offers a comprehensive exploration of numerous mechanisms and emerging concepts in the pathogenesis of viral hepatitis. By integrating interdisciplinary perspectives and addressing emerging research questions, this book includes insights and practical solutions, bridging the gap between theory and application. The incorporation of the latest research findings and the unveiling of new insights within the content enriches the knowledge base of readers, positioning it as the ideal reference for viral hepatitis researchers. It offers a comprehensive overview of the subject matter, bridging research gaps and saving valuable time, while stimulating fresh research ideas.
Moreover, it serves as an invaluable resource for clinicians, providing evidence-based research to support effective clinical decision-making, accurate diagnosis, and efficient management of viral hepatitis in the patient population.
1. Chapter 1 Unmasking the alphabets: Comprehensive introduction to hepatitis A to E virus infections - p. 1 2. Chapter 2 The liver Island: Understanding the implications in the world of hepatitis viruses - p. 33 3. Chapter 3 Hepatitis A virus: Exploring the role of genetics and immune players - p. 57 4. Chapter 4 Unleashing the warriors: T-cell subsets and the pathogenesis of hepatitis B virus infection - p. 75 5. Chapter 5 HBx: Immune evasion and hepatitis B virus disease progression - p. 93 6. Chapter 6 miRNA: The stealth regulators of hepatitis B virus pathogenesis - p. 109 7. Chapter 7 Newer insights on the pathogenesis of hepatitis C virus disease - p. 137 8. Chapter 8 Unraveling the controversial role of vitamin D in the pathogenesis of viral hepatitis - p. 153 9. Chapter 9 The delta agent enigma: Beyond coinfection and superinfection with hepatitis B virus - p. 161 10. Chapter 10 Hepatitis E virus – Exploring newer pathways in disease pathogenesis - p. 177 11. Chapter 11 Viral hepatitis and immune responses in the liver - p. 191 12. Chapter 12 Microbial allies and foes: Understanding the impact of microbiota in viral hepatitis - p. 217 13. Chapter 13 Extracellular vesicles and viral hepatitis: Impact of viruses on liver regeneration and modulation of ROS levels - p. 225 14. Chapter 14 Hepatitis and HIV: Converging to fight humans for a common cause? - p. 247 15. 14.1 Introduction - p. 247 16. 14.2 Mechanism of HIV co-infection with HBV and/or HCV - p. 248 17. 14.3 Factors promoting co-infection - p. 248 18. 14.4 Pathogenesis of liver disease in co-infection - p. 249 19. 14.5 Direct role of HIV/HBV - p. 249 20. 14.6 Direct role of HIV/HCV - p. 250 21. 14.7 Indirect role in liver disease - p. 252 22. 14.8 Clinical management - p. 253 23. References - p. 255 24. Multiple choice questions - p. 259 25. Index - p. 281
