T cells with regulatory activity in hepatitis C virus infection: what we know and what we don't
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Dolganiuc, Angela
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Univ Massachusetts, Sch Med, Dept Med, Div Gastroenterol, Worcester, MA 01605 USAUniv Massachusetts, Sch Med, Dept Med, Div Gastroenterol, Worcester, MA 01605 USA
Dolganiuc, Angela
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Szabo, Gyongyi
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[1] Univ Massachusetts, Sch Med, Dept Med, Div Gastroenterol, Worcester, MA 01605 USA
The mechanism behind the apparent lack of effective antiviral immune response in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is poorly understood. Although multiple levels of abnormalities have been identified in innate and adaptive immunity, it remains unclear if any of the subpopulations of T cells with regulatory capacity (Tregs) contribute to the induction and maintenance of HCV persistence. In this review, we summarize the current knowledge about Tregs as they relate to HCV infection.