METHOD FOR REPLICATING HCV IN VITRO

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14355001

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There is provided a method for replicating HCV virus in vitro which comprises the following steps: (i) fusing an HCV-infected white blood cell with a hepatocyte cell to produce a fused cell; and (ii) culturing the fused cell so that HCV replication may occur. There is also provided a fused cell capable of replicating HCV virus in vitro which is made by fusing an HCV-infected white blood cell with a hepatocyte cell, and uses of such a fused cell to screen for anti-HCV drugs and assessing patient responsiveness to therapy before treatment.

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QUEEN MARY UNIVERSITY OF LONDONLONDON E1 4NS

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Cunningham, ME London, GB 1 0
Foster, Graham London, GB 28 356
Javaid, Alia London, GB 1 0

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