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The association between vitamin D receptor polymorphism and phases of chronic hepatitis B infection in HBV carriers in Thailand.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2022
Ananchuensook Prooksa, Suksawatamnauy Sirinporn, Thaimai Panarat, Sriphoosanaphan Supachaya, Thanapirom Kessarin, Teerapakpinyo Chinachote, Pooworawan Yong, Komolmit Piyawat
Abstract excerpt
Vitamin D receptor (VDR) polymorphism partly regulates the immune system and is associated with hepatic flare in chronic Hepatitis B virus infection (HBV). Our study identified the association between two distinct phases, VDR polymorphisms and HBV inactive carrier (IC) and chronic hepatitis (CH). Chronic HBV patients were enrolled from February to August 2020. An HBV viral load (VL) < 2,000 IU/ml twice for 6...
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