| Literature DB >> 27084039 |
Antonio Bertoletti1, Carlo Ferrari2.
Abstract
During hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, the presence of HBV-specific antibody producing B cells and functional HBV-specific T cells (with helper or cytotoxic effects) ultimately determines HBV infection outcome. In this review, in addition to summarizing the present state of knowledge of HBV-adaptive immunity, we will highlight controversies and uncertainties concerning the HBV-specific B and T lymphocyte response, and propose future directions for research aimed at the generation of more efficient immunotherapeutic strategies.Entities:
Keywords: Antiviral immunity; B lymphocytes; Immunodominance; T cell exhaustion; T lymphocytes
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Year: 2016 PMID: 27084039 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2016.01.026
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Hepatol ISSN: 0168-8278 Impact factor: 25.083