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الدكتور فهد بن ناصر المجحدي

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المشرف على كرسي ابحاث كوفيد 19

كلية العلوم
قسم النبات و الاحياء الدقيقة / مكتب 2ب 66 الدور الثاني كلية العلوم مبنى 5
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Journal Article
2023

Immunoinformatics and Evaluation of Peptide Vaccines Derived from Global Hepatitis B Viral HBx and HBc Proteins Critical for Covalently Closed Circular DNA Integrity

Microorganisms

global HBV HBx; HBc cccDNA peptide vaccines

The Hepatitis B virus (HBV) HBx and HBc proteins play a crucial role in associating with covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA), the primary factor contributing to intrahepatic viral persistence and a major obstacle in achieving a cure for HBV. The cccDNA serves as a reservoir for viral persistence. Targeting the viral HBc and HBx proteins’ interaction with cccDNA could potentially limit HBV replication. In this study, we present epitopes identified from global consensus sequences of HBx and HBc proteins that have the potential to serve as targets for the development of effective vaccine candidates. Furthermore, conserved residues identified through this analysis can be utilized in designing novel, site-specific anti-HBV agents capable of targeting all major genotypes of HBV. Our approach involved designing global consensus sequences for HBx and HBc proteins, enabling the analysis of variable regions and highly conserved motifs. These identified motifs and regions offer potent sites for the development of peptide vaccines, the design of site-specific RNA interference, and the creation of anti-HBV inhibitors. The epitopes derived from global consensus sequences of HBx and HBc proteins emerge as promising targets for the development of effective vaccine candidates. Additionally, the conserved residues identified provide valuable insights for the development of innovative, site-specific anti-HBV agents capable of targeting all major genotypes of HBV from A to J.

Publication Work Type
Research
Publisher Name
Microorganisms
Volume Number
11
Issue Number
12
Pages
2826
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