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HBV genotype-dependent association of HLA variants with the serodecline of HBsAg in chronic hepatitis B patients.
Scientific reports - 7 Jan 2023
Chu Yu-Ju, Yang Hwai-I, Hu Hui-Han, Liu Jessica, Lin Yu-Ling, Chang Chia-Ling, Luo Wen-Sheng, Jen Chin-Lan, Chen Chien-Jen
Abstract excerpt
Seroclearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is regarded as the functional cure for chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The relationship between human leukocyte antigen (HLA) variants, hepatitis B virus genotype, and longitudinal HBsAg serodecline remains to be explored. A total of 1735 HBeAg-seronegative CHB patients with genotype B or C infection of the community-based REVEAL-HBV cohort were genotyped for rs1710...
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