J&J’s Comprehensive Approach To Finding A ‘Functional Cure’ For HBV
Executive Summary
Capsid assembly modulation, small-interfering RNA, a TLR7 agonist and a DNA-based vaccine are some of the components of the pharma’s strategy for bringing about significant advancement in hepatitis B therapy.
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