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- Title
NKT cells-an early warning system for HBV infection.
- Authors
Godfrey, Dale I; Uldrich, Adam P; Baxter, Alan G
- Abstract
The article focuses on a study which reveals that the use of natural killer T (NKT) cells activated by infected hepatocytes can be helpful in the early control of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. NKT cells controls the vigor of immune responses therefore, it provides a valuable target for modulation of immunity to HBV and other infections. NKT cells helps to combine the gap between innate and adaptive immunity.
- Subjects
MEDICAL sciences; KILLER cells; LIVER cells; HEPATITIS B virus; NATURAL immunity; GENETIC research
- Publication
Nature Medicine, 2012, Vol 18, Issue 7, p1014
- ISSN
1078-8956
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1038/nm.2853