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[Reappraisal of HBV genotypes and clinical significance in Koreans using MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry].
The Korean journal of hepatology - 1 Dec 2004
Lee Jung Min, Ahn Sang Hoon, Chang Hye Young, Shin Ji Eun, Kim Do Young, Sim Myoung Ki, Hong Sun Pyo, Chung Hyun Jae, Kim Soo Ok, Han Kwang Hyub, Chon Chae Yoon, Moon Young Myoung
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: Recent studies have shown that the genotype of hepatitis B virus (HBV) may correlate with the disease natural history and treatment outcome. However, several of these studies used low sensitivity assays in a small number of patients, and this has precluded an accurate evaluation of Korean HBV genotypes. We analyzed Korean HBV genotypes in a large population by employing a new technology,...
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