Phenotypic and functional characterization of intrahepatic T lymphocytes during chronic hepatitis C

• Published in: Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) Vol. 38; no. 4; pp. 829 - 841
• Main Authors: Leroy, Vincent, Vigan, Ines, Mosnier, Jean-Francois, Dufeu-Duchesne, Tania, Pernollet, Martine, Zarski, Jean-Pierre, Marche, Patrice N., Jouvin-Marche, Evelyne
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 01.10.2003

The pathogenesis of liver cell injury during chronic hepatitis C (CHC) is poorly understood. The cellular immune response is thought to play a key role in both inhibition of viral replication and liver pathology. However, little is currently known about which lymphocyte populations and which immune...