Hepatitis C virus has a genetically determined lymphotropism through co-receptor B7.2
Infection of B cells by hepatitis C virus (HCV) is poorly understood, but is thought to result in lymphoproliferative disorders. Here, Chenet al. identify CD86 as co-receptor for lymphotropic HCV and show that HCV infection inhibits memory B-cell function.
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| Language: | EN |
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Nature Portfolio
2017
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| Online Access: | https://doaj.org/article/1991ac8957f64473b697653d17ea07e4 |
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