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Erschienen in: Hepatology International 2/2019

02.01.2019 | Review Article

Immunological cure of HBV infection

verfasst von: Julia Lang, Christoph Neumann-Haefelin, Robert Thimme

Erschienen in: Hepatology International | Ausgabe 2/2019

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Abstract

Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health burden and cure is rarely achieved by current antiviral therapies. Therefore, there is an urgent need for new therapeutic options. Immune modulation with the goal to restore dysfunctional HBV-specific immunity is an interesting target for new therapeutic strategies. Based on the current evidence on immunology in resolving and persistent HBV infection, we will review the growing field of immunotherapeutic approaches for treatment of chronic HBV infection. We will also discuss the challenge of a heterogeneous patient population and personalized treatment as a possible key factor of success.

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Metadaten
Titel
Immunological cure of HBV infection
verfasst von
Julia Lang
Christoph Neumann-Haefelin
Robert Thimme
Publikationsdatum
02.01.2019
Verlag
Springer India
Erschienen in
Hepatology International / Ausgabe 2/2019
Print ISSN: 1936-0533
Elektronische ISSN: 1936-0541
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12072-018-9912-8

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