Article
Role of serum dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate level on the clearance of chronic hepatitis B virus infection.
Journal of gastroenterology - 1 May 2014
Wu Jia-Feng, Tsai Wen-Yu, Tung Yi-Ching, Chen Huey-Ling, Ni Yen-Hsuan, Hsu Hong-Yuan, Chang Mei-Hwei
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The natural course of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and relevant host factors remain unclear. This study aims to investigate the impact of dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEAS) on the clearance of chronic HBV infection. METHODS: Two hundred and one hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive chronic HBV-infected children (101 females) were recruited. Serum DHEAS levels were determined in all...
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