Key steps in the life cycle of HCV include entry into the host cell, uncoating of the viral genome, translation of viral proteins, viral genome replication, and the assembly and release of virions.
On the other hand, mRNA of selenoprotein P binds to the regulatory domain (RD) of RIG-I, inhibiting production of type I interferon (IFN-β) that has antiviral activity. As a result, viral ...