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Review
. 2016 Apr;64(1 Suppl):S71-S83.
doi: 10.1016/j.jhep.2016.01.026.

Adaptive immunity in HBV infection

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Adaptive immunity in HBV infection

Antonio Bertoletti et al. J Hepatol. 2016 Apr.

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.

Keywords: Antiviral immunity; B lymphocytes; Immunodominance; T cell exhaustion; T lymphocytes.

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