Elevated IL-6 Receptor Expression on CD4<sup>+ </sup>T Cells contributes to the increased Th17 Responses in patients with Chronic Hepatitis B
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Increased numbers of Interleukin-17-producing CD4<sup>+ </sup>T cells (Th17) have been found in association with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-induced liver injury. However, the mechanism underlying the increase of Th17 respons...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-06-01
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| Series: | Virology Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/270 |