Correction to: Scientific Reports https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-97242-6, published online 16 April 2025
The original version of this Article contained errors.
In the Introduction section,
“Upon entering the body, HBV targets hepatocytes10, the major cells of the liver11. The virus’s envelope protein E2 binds to human CD81, a receptor on hepatocytes, facilitating entry12.”
now reads:
“Upon entering the human body, HBV targets hepatocytes10, the major cells of the liver11. The virus’s envelope protein PreS1 domain of large surface antigen (L-HBsAg) binds to human NTCP (Sodium Taurocholate Co-transporting Polypeptide), a receptor on hepatocytes, facilitating entry through Receptor-mediated endocytosis12”.
In addition, Reference 12 was incorrect.
“12. Pileri, P. et al. Binding of hepatitis C virus to CD81. Science 282, 938–941 (1998)”
now reads:
“12. Asami J. et al. Structural basis of hepatitis B virus receptor binding. Nat. Struct. Mol. Biol. 31(3):447–454 (2024).”
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Sanchitra, J., Debnath, A., Singh, A.k. et al. Author Correction: Discovery of novel HBV core protein inhibitors by high throughput virtual screening. Sci Rep 15, 31755 (2025). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-025-17521-0
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