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An Association Between Core Mutations in Hepatitis B Virus Genotype F1b and Hepatocellular Carcinoma in Alaskan Native People.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Jan 2019
Hayashi Sanae, Khan Anis, Simons Brenna C, Homan Chriss, Matsui Takeshi, Ogawa Kenji, Kawashima Keigo, Murakami Shuko, Takahashi Satoru, Isogawa Masanori, Ikeo Kazuho, Mizokami Masashi, McMahon Brian J, Tanaka Yasuhito
Abstract excerpt
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype F1b infection is strongly associated with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in young Alaskan Native (AN) people. However, the mechanisms by which genotype F1b causes HCC are unclear. Here, we analyzed the clinical and virological significance of genotype F1b in long-term serial samples from 20 HCC patients with HBV infection. Complete sequence analyses revealed that all isolates were...
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