Article
HBV-Specific Adaptive Immunity
27 Jul 2009
Abstract excerpt
The successful control of HBV infection requires an efficient expansion of distinct elements of the adaptive immune system (B cells, helper and cytotoxic T cells) that, due to the hepatotropic nature of HBV, need to operate in the liver parenchyma. In this respect, we will discuss broad features of HBV immunity in patients with resolved or chronic HBV infection and analyze how the liver environment can directly...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
