PD-1/PDL1 and CD28/CD80 pathways modulate natural killer T cell function to inhibit hepatitis B virus replication
Summary α‐Galactosylceramide (α‐GalCer)‐activated natural killer T (NKT) cells have antiviral properties against hepatitis B virus (HBV). However, α‐GalCer activation of NKT cells can induce anergy. We hypothesized that this effect may be overcome by a treatment strategy that includes manipulation o...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Journal of viral hepatitis 2013-04, Vol.20 (s1), p.27-39 |
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α‐Galactosylceramide (α‐GalCer)‐activated natural killer T (NKT) cells have antiviral properties against hepatitis B virus (HBV). However, α‐GalCer activation of NKT cells can induce anergy. We hypothesized that this effect may be overcome by a treatment strategy that includes manipulation of CD28/CD80 costimulatory and PD‐1/PDL1 coinhibitory signals of NKT cells, thereby enhancing the anti‐HBV effect of α‐GalCer. We established a transgenic mouse model of chronic HBV infection and investigated hepatic NKT cell frequencies, functions and expression of immunomodulatory factors. Our results showed that compared with uninfected control mice, hepatic NKT cells from HBV transgenic mice displayed lower frequencies (7.91% vs 16.74%, P |
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ISSN: | 1352-0504 1365-2893 |
DOI: | 10.1111/jvh.12061 |