Smart-seq for HBs-specific CD8+ T cells sorted from C57BL/6 mice and C57BL/6-Tg (HBV Alb-1) Bri44 HBV transgenic mice liver

Previous studies have paid more attention to hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) intrauterine exposure, however the effect of solely hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) exposure on the immune response of offspring against hepatitis B virus (HBV) is still unclear. In this study, we investigated whether HBsAg intrauterine exposure affected the offspring's immune response against HBV and the relevant mechanism, which is important for the prevention of HBV mother-to-infant transmission. HBs-specific CD8+ T cells were sorted from C57BL/6 mice and C57BL/6-Tg (HBV Alb-1) Bri44 HBV transgenic mice liver, and the Smart-seq was used to compare the difference between two groups.