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Study finds how novel immune cell therapy can fight hepatitis B infections
Updated : 1 year, 11 months ago IST
Researchers found out how chronic infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV) causes gradual liver damage, and eradicating the virus remains a daunting challenge.
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Researchers discover source of T cell exhaustion
Updated : 3 years ago IST
CAR T-cell treatments, which are specifically designed to target cancer cells, has heralded a new era in the treatment of human cancers, particularly hematologic malignancies. But all too frequently, they exhibit a disconcerting characteristic derived from the immune system's own cells: a sh
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The hepatitis B-neutralizing cell sentinel
Updated : 3 years, 5 months ago IST
Geneva [Switzerland], October 4 (ANI): One of the most severe and prevalent viral diseases is caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It targets the liver cells after being transmitted by bodily fluids. Serious problems from the chronic form of the illness can develop such as cirrhosis and li
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Ontario should vaccinate newborns for hepatitis B, study suggests
Updated : 5 years, 5 months ago IST
Ontario [Canada], October 26 (ANI): Not all pregnant women are universally screened for hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Ontario, even though this screening is recommended, and the majority of those who test positive do not receive follow-up testing or interventions, leading to infections of newbo
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Study uncovers mechanism behind establishment of chronic infection by Hepa
Updated : 6 years, 11 months ago IST
Washington D.C. [USA], Apr 21 (ANI): A research has found the mechanism behind the establishment and maintenance of persistent infection by Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It could help in the development of new therapeutic strategies.
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Aspirin a day may keep liver cancer away
Updated : 8 years, 5 months ago IST
Washington D.C [USA], October 21 (ANI): Taking aspirin daily can reduce the risk of liver cancer, a new study suggested.
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