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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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KeAi Communications Co., Ltd.
2016-06-01
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Series: | Chronic Diseases and Translational Medicine |
Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2095882X16300378 |