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.

Adaptive immunity in HBV infection / Bertoletti, Antonio; Ferrari, Carlo. - In: JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY. - ISSN 0168-8278. - 64:1 Suppl(2016), pp. S71-83-S83. [10.1016/j.jhep.2016.01.026]

Adaptive immunity in HBV infection

FERRARI, Carlo
2016-01-01

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.
2016
Adaptive immunity in HBV infection / Bertoletti, Antonio; Ferrari, Carlo. - In: JOURNAL OF HEPATOLOGY. - ISSN 0168-8278. - 64:1 Suppl(2016), pp. S71-83-S83. [10.1016/j.jhep.2016.01.026]
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