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The steps of the hepatitis B virus (HBV) life cycle, from viral entry into hepatocytes to release of mature virions into the extracellular space. The target sites of investigational antiviral agents are noted. NTCP, sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide; cccDNA, covalently closed circular DNA; HBsAg, hepatitis B surface antigen; HBeAg, hepatitis B e antigen.
