AASLD Voice of China丨Dr. Fengmin Lu: A1762T/G1764A Mutation Promotes HBV Replication, HNF1α Holds Promise as a Novel Therapeutic Target
From November 10th to 14th, the annual highlight of hepatology, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) 2023, was grandly held in Boston, USA. With over 200 abstracts from Chinese experts and scholars selected for oral presentations or poster sessions, the achievements were commendable. Congratulations to all! Dr. Fengmin Lu's team from Peking University has three contributions to this event (1 oral presentation and 2 posters). Today, we'll share insights from one of the posters presented on the first day, November 10th, revealing the team's academic prowess. The research discovered that the A1762T/G1764A mutation, by affecting the HBV transcriptome, can promote HBV replication (Abstract Number: 1514-C).