Genetic Analysis of Hepatitis Virus Infection
A special issue of Genes (ISSN 2073-4425). This special issue belongs to the section "Viral Genomics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 July 2025 | Viewed by 78
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Affecting millions of individuals globally and causing severe morbidity and death, Hepatitis virus infections remain a serious public health issue. Recent advances in genetic and genomic technology have greatly improved our knowledge of the viruses themselves as well as the host elements controlling infection outcomes. Deciphering genetic variants in hepatitis viruses and clarifying the function of host genetics—spanning immune response genes, metabolic pathways, and cellular receptors—helps one to uncover new biomarkers for disease progression and therapeutic response. Moreover, knowledge acquired from these investigations can guide the creation of customized treatments, therefore opening the path for precision medicine in the control of hepatitis virus infections.
Original research papers and reviews, examining the genetic elements influencing hepatitis virus pathogenesis, transmission dynamics, and host responses are solicited in this Special Issue. Interest areas are viral genome evolution, genetic determinants of virulence, immunogenetics in acute and chronic infection, and the use of contemporary genomic and bioinformatic methods. This Special Issue seeks to inspire field-based innovation and cooperation by stressing modern discoveries and encouraging multidisciplinary communication. Improved knowledge of the genetic foundations of hepatitis virus infections will eventually help to enhance approaches for diagnosis, treatment, and prevention.
Prof. Dr. Dan Florin Mihǎilescu
Dr. Maria Alexandra Mernea
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- hepatitis virus
- viral genomics
- host genetics
- immune response
- biomarkers
- pathogenesis
- next-generation sequencing
- personalized medicine
- gene–environment interactions
- antiviral therapy
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