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Compromised function of natural killer cells in acute and chronic viral hepatitis.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 May 2014
Lunemann Sebastian, Malone David F G, Hengst Julia, Port Kerstin, Grabowski Jan, Deterding Katja, Markova Antoaneta, Bremer Birgit, Schlaphoff Verena, Cornberg Markus, Manns Michael P, Sandberg Johan K, Ljunggren Hans-Gustaf, Björkström Niklas K, Wedemeyer Heiner
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Natural killer (NK) cells are an integral part of the innate immune system. They have been suggested to play an important role in both defense against viral hepatitis and the pathogenesis of other liver diseases. METHODS: NK cells from 134 individuals including patients with acute hepatitis B and C as well as chronic hepatitis B, C, and delta (D) patients were studied. RESULTS: Infection with viral...
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