Hepatology
Entangled signals define the nature of cytotoxic T cell-linked liver injury
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, February 2nd, 2004
"To understand the role of cytotoxic T cells in liver damage and viral control, we used human histocompatibility leukocyte antigen (HLA)-peptide tetramers that allow direct ex vivo quantification of circulating and liver-infiltrating HBV-specific CD8 cells," researchers in England report.
"Studies were carried out in two groups of patients, one without liver inflammation and minimal HBV replication and the other with liver damage and inflammation along with a high level of viral replication. Contrary to expectation, a high frequency of intrahepatic HBV-specific CD8 cells was...
Want to see the full article?
We're a pay-per-view site for premium content. If you'd like to purchase this article, it's only $3.00.
Welcome to NewsRx!
Learn more about a six-week, no-risk free trial of Hepatitis Weekly
Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2004-02-02)
More Articles from Hepatitis Weekly
- Adverse Drug Effects
Lamivudine prevents rituximab-induced hepatitis B virus reactivation - Hepatitis B Virus
Hepatitis B virus X protein does not impair nucleotide excision repair - Hepatitis C Therapy
Proline 495 could be targeted by small-molecule inhibitors of HCV polymerase - Hepatitis C Virus
FDA approves Pegasys prefilled syringes - Hepatitis C Virus
Hepatitis C glycoprotein expression leads to cryptic intron excision - Immunology
The pathophysiology of autoimmune hepatitis involves complex mechanisms - More from this issue of Hepatitis Weekly
NewsRx is Social
Follow us on your favorite social network by clicking on a button below:
Top Medical Newsletters
Awards
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2012
Best Health/Healthcare Content, 2011
Best e-Business Site, 2010
Best e-Business Site, 2009
Best e-Business Site, 2008
Best e-Business Site, 2007
Best e-Business Site, 2006
Best Healthcare Content, 2005
Best Overall Internet Site, 2005
Best Interactive Site, 2005
Facts & Stats
NewsRx also is available at LexisNexis, Gale, ProQuest, Factiva, Dialog, Thomson Reuters, NewsEdge, and Dow Jones.
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Health News and Media Publications
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top Science Publications in Biology/Physiology
- Google 2010 PageRank: #2 Among Top News and Media for the Business of Pharmaceuticals
- Amazon's Alexa 2010 PageRank: #2 News and Media Site for the Pharmaceutical Industry
