Towards a Functional Cure for Chronic HBV Infection: Progress, Setbacks, and New Hope
Medical researchers are exploring new therapies to achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B, moving beyond current treatments that only suppress viral replication. While progress has been made, achieving a complete cure remains a significant scientific challenge due to the persistence of viral DNA in liver cells.
Why it matters
Chronic HBV is a major global health issue, and finding a functional cure would significantly reduce the risk of liver cancer and cirrhosis for millions of patients.
The quest for new therapies able to achieve a functional cure for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has been characterised over the last 5 years by phases of hope followed by severe disillusionment. 1
The content is a technical medical overview based on scientific consensus and research progress.
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