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Comparison of serum HBsAg quantitation by four immunoassays, and relationships of HBsAg level with HBV replication and HBV genotypes.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Tuaillon Edouard, Mondain Anne-Marie, Nagot Nicolas, Ottomani Laure, Kania Dramane, Nogue Erika, Rubbo Pierre-Alain, Pageaux Georges-Philippe, Van de Perre Philippe, Ducos Jacques
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The decline in hepatitis B virus surface antigen (HBsAg) may be an early predictor of the viral efficacy of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) therapy. The HBsAg levels obtained by different immunoassays now need comparing and the relationships between levels of HBsAg and HBV DNA alongside HBsAg and genotype must be evaluated. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: HBsAg levels were compared among 80 patients using the...
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