Role of microRNA in hepatitis B virus infection-related diseases / 临床肝胆病杂志

ABSTRACT

MicroRNA (miRNA) plays an important role in viral diseases by regulating post-transcriptional gene expression. MiRNA can affect the replication and gene expression of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in host cells, while HBV can regulate the expression of host miRNA to provide a favorable environment for its own survival and replication. This miRNA-mediated relationship between HBV and host is an important basis for the pathogenesis of HBV infection-related diseases. This article reviews the research advances in the role of miRNA in HBV infection-related chronic hepatitis B, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma.