Intrahepatic CD8 T-lymphocytes and HBV c
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Thjon J. Tang; Robert A. de Man; Johannes G. Kusters; Jaap Kwekkeboom; Wim C.J.
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Article
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2003
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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## Abstract Recognition of HBV‐infected hepatocytes by CD8 T‐lymphocytes is important for viral clearance. Expression of hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg) in HBV‐infected hepatocytes can trigger this antiviral T‐cell response. The intrahepatic CD8 T‐lymphocytes and HBcAg expression were investigated