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CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells and different states of HBV infection
Hong Lv, Zong-Qin Pan, Shi-Yun Hu, Long-Min Qiu
Hong Lv, Zong-Qin Pan, Shi-Yun Hu, Long-Min Qiu, Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, Zunyi 563003, Guizhou Province, China
Supported by: the Program for New Century Excellent Talents in University, No. (2008)111; the Social Development Foundation of Guizhou Province, No. SY[2010]3049.
Correspondence to: Long-Min Qiu, Professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, Affiliated Hospital of Zunyi Medical College, 145 Dalian Road, Zunyi 563000, Guizhou Province, China. qiulm128@163.com
Received: December 30, 2013 Revised: January 30, 2014 Accepted: February 18, 2014 Published online: April 8, 2014
CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells are a recently discovered subset of CD4+ T cell population that mediates immune suppression. Recent studies suggested that regulatory T cells are closely associated with the prognosis of different states of HBV infection. Here we review the types, mechanisms of action and immunophenotypes of CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells, as well as their relationship with different states of HBV infection.
Key Words: Hepatitis B virus; T-lymphocytes; Regulatory; Immune tolerance
Citation: Lv H, Pan ZQ, Hu SY, Qiu LM. CD4+CD25+ regulatory T cells and different states of HBV infection. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2014; 22(10): 1373-1377
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