TT Virus is shown in the liver by in situ hybridization with a PCR-generated probe from the serum TTV-DNA.

Autor: Ohbayashi, Hideo, Tanaka, Yujiro, Ohoka, Shinya, Chinzei, Ryouko, Kakinuma, Sei, Goto, Mieko, Watanabe, Mamoru, Marumo, Fumiaki, Sato, Chifumi
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Zdroj: Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Apr2001, Vol. 16 Issue 4, p424-428, 5p, 3 Color Photographs, 1 Black and White Photograph, 2 Diagrams
Abstrakt: Investigates the TT virus (TTV) as a causative agent of acute and/or chronic hepatitis from a patient with liver injury of unknown cause in Japan. Serologic diagnosis of hepatitis B, C and G virus, and TTV infection; Preparation of digoxigenin-labeled DNA probe; Technique used to investigate hepatotropism of TTV.
Databáze: Complementary Index