The present invention relates to uses, methods and compositions for modulating replication of viruses of the Flaviviridae family, such as hepatitis C virus, through the farnesoid X receptor (FXR) activation or inhibition. More specifically, the invention relates to the use of an antagonist of FXR or an inhibitor of expression thereof for the manufacture of a medicament intended for treating a Flaviviridae virus infection in a subject in need thereof. The invention encompasses the use of antagonists of FXR, such as guggulsterone, or use of inhibitors of FXR expression. The invention relates also to a cell culture system allowing the replication of HCV and to methods for diagnosing HCV infection, screening of anti-viral compounds and vaccine or viral protein production.
本发明涉及通过法尼类
固醇 X 受体(FXR)激活或抑制来调节黄病毒科病毒(如丙型肝炎病毒)复制的用途、方法和组合物。更具体地说,本发明涉及使用 FXR 的拮抗剂或其表达
抑制剂来制造用于治疗有需要的受试者的 Flaviviridae 病毒感染的药物。本发明包括使用 FXR 的拮抗剂,如古格
雄酮,或使用 FXR 表达
抑制剂。本发明还涉及一种允许 HCV 复制的
细胞培养系统,以及诊断 HCV 感染、筛选抗病毒化合物和生产疫苗或病毒蛋白的方法。