Regulatory T-cells promote hepatitis B virus infection and hepatocellular carcinoma progression

Regulatory T-cells (Tregs), known for their immune suppressive function, have been reported in higher numbers, with activated phenotypes and greater potency, in hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related liver diseases than in normal conditions. The numbers, phenotypes, and function of intrahepatic and/or tumo...

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Main Authors: Wei Li, Jun Han, Hong Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: KeAi Communications Co., Ltd. 2016-06-01
Series:Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095882X16300378