Acute Hepatitis Immunology
Reports outline acute hepatitis immunology research from Massachusetts General Hospital
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, November 5th, 2007
Researchers detail in 'Viral sequence evolution in acute hepatitis C virus infection,' new data in acute hepatitis. According to a study from the United States, "CD8(+)-T-cell responses play an important role in the containment and clearance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, and an association between viral persistence and development of viral escape mutations has been postulated. While escape from CD8+ -T-cell responses has been identified as a major driving force for the evolution of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), a broader characterization of this relationship is needed in HCV infection."
"To determine the extent,...
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 (2007-11-05)
More Articles from Hepatitis Weekly
- Hepatitis A Virus
Researchers from University of Barcelona report on findings in hepatitis A virus - Hepatitis C Virus
New hepatitis C virus study findings have been reported by scientists at University of New South Wales - Hepatitis C Virus
Recent studies by H. Sezaki and co-authors add new data to hepatitis C virus findings - Hepatitis C Virus
Recent studies from University of Texas add new data to hepatitis C virus - Hepatitis C Virus
Reports from John Hunter Hospital describe recent advances in hepatitis C virus - Hepatitis C Virus
Reports on hepatitis C virus findings from C. Cervelli and co-researchers provide new insights - 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
