Biological Significance of HCV in Various Kinds of Lymphoid Cells
Joint Authors
Kondo, Yasuteru
Shimosegawa, Tooru
Ueno, Yoshiyuki
Source
International Journal of Microbiology
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-7, 7 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-02-22
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
7
Main Subjects
Natural & Life Sciences (Multidisciplinary)
Medicine
Abstract EN
It has been reported that HCV can infect not only hepatocytes but also various kinds of lymphoid cells.
Although many reports have described the biological significance of lymphotropic HCV, the issue remains controversial since the target lymphoid cells might have various kinds of functions in the immune system.
One of the important roles of lymphoid cells in HCV replication is being a reservoir of HCV.
Several groups described the detection of HCV-RNA in lymphoid cells after HCV eradication in plasma.
Another important role of lymphotropic HCV is that it acts as a carcinogenic agent and induces immune dysfunction.
In this paper, we summarize the reports regarding the biological significance of lymphotropic HCV in representative lymphoid cells.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kondo, Yasuteru& Ueno, Yoshiyuki& Shimosegawa, Tooru. 2012. Biological Significance of HCV in Various Kinds of Lymphoid Cells. International Journal of Microbiology،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kondo, Yasuteru…[et al.]. Biological Significance of HCV in Various Kinds of Lymphoid Cells. International Journal of Microbiology No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-7.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Kondo, Yasuteru& Ueno, Yoshiyuki& Shimosegawa, Tooru. Biological Significance of HCV in Various Kinds of Lymphoid Cells. International Journal of Microbiology. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-7.
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Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-487955