The HBV X protein (HBx) is a small, multifunctional regulatory protein. It is not a DNA-binding protein but acts as a transactivator, modulating viral and cellular gene expression. HBx interacts with numerous host cell proteins, including p53 (inhibiting its function), components of the proteasome, and signaling pathways like PI3K/AKT, JAK/STAT, and NF-κB. Through these interactions, HBx contributes to hepatocellular carcinoma by promoting cell survival, proliferation, and genomic instability.

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