Hepatitis C viruses

The hepatitis C virus particle consists of a core of genetic material (RNA) enclosed by an icosahedral protective shell of protein, and further covered in a lipid envelope of cellular origin. The p7 protein is nonessential for viral genome replication but plays a critical role in virus morphogenesis. This protein is a 63 amino acid membrane spanning protein which locates itself in the endoplasmic reticulum.

  • Hepatocellular carcinoma
  • Membranoproliferative glomerulonephritis
  • Elevated liver enzyme levels
  • HCV antibody enzyme immunoassay or ELISA