TABLE 2.
List of cell lines used in experimental systems
| Cell line | Description | Reference | 
|---|---|---|
| HepG2 | HLA-A*02:01+, HCC line with no HBV DNA integration | |
| HepG2-hNTCP-A3 (A3 clone) | HepG2 cells overexpressing HBV entry receptor (hNTCP) | 14 | 
| HepG2.2.15 | HepG2 cells with full HBV genome integration producing virions | 10 | 
| HepG2-Env | HepG2 cells transduced with HBV Env | 35 | 
| PLC/PRF5-HLA-A*02:01 | Natural HCC line with partial HBV surface antigen DNA integration; transduced with the HLA-A*02:01 molecule | 36 | 
| EBV core | HLA-A*02:01+, EBV immortalized B cell lines transduced with HBV core DNA | 8 | 
| HepAD38 | HepG2 cells with full HBV genome integration producing virions | 40 |