AIM:To evaluate the covalently closed circle DNA (cccDNA) level of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients' liver and sera. METHODS:HBV DNA was isolated from patients' liver biopsies and sera.A sensitive real-time...AIM:To evaluate the covalently closed circle DNA (cccDNA) level of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients' liver and sera. METHODS:HBV DNA was isolated from patients' liver biopsies and sera.A sensitive real-time PCR method,which is capable of differentiation of HBV viral genomic DNA and cccDNA,was used to quantify the total HBV cccDNA.The total HBV viral DNA was quantitated by real-time PCR using a HBV diagnostic kit (PG Biotech,LTD,Shenzhen,China) described previously. RESULTS:For the first time,we measured the level of HBV DNA and cccDNA isolated from ten HBV patients' liver biopsies and sera.In the liver biopsies,cccDNA was detected from all the biopsy samples.The copy number of cccDNA ranged from from 0.03 to 173.1 per cell,the copy number of total HBV DNA ranged from 0.08 to 3 717 per cell.The ratio of total HBV DNA to cccDNA ranged from 1 to 3 406.In the sera, cccDNA was only detected from six samples whereas HBV viral DNA was detected from all ten samples.The ratio of cccDNA to total HBV DNA ranged from 0 to 1.77%.To further investigate the reason why cccDNA could only be detected in some patients' sera,we performed longitudinal studies.The cccDNA was detected from the patients' sera with HBV reactivation but not from the patients' sera without HBV reactivation.The level of cccDNA in the sera was correlated with ALT and viral load in the HBV reactivation patients. CONCLUSION:HBV cccDNA is actively transcribed and replicated in some patients' hepatoo/tes,which is reflected by a high ratio of HBV total DNA vs cccDNA.Detection of cccDNA in the liver biopsy will provide an end-point for the anti-HBV therapy.The occurrence of cccDNA in the sera is an early signal of liver damage,which may be another important clinical parameter.展开更多
AIM: To determine if gene-specific DNA methylation in prospectively collected blood samples is associated with later development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).METHODS: Comparing genome-wide DNA methylation profiles...AIM: To determine if gene-specific DNA methylation in prospectively collected blood samples is associated with later development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).METHODS: Comparing genome-wide DNA methylation profiles using Illumina Human methylation 450 K arrays, we previously identified a list of loci that were differentially methylated between tumor and adjacent nontumor tissues. To examine if dysregulation of DNAmethylation patterns observed in tumor tissues can be detected in white blood cell(WBC) DNA, we conducted a prospective case-control study nested within a community-based cancer screening cohort in Taiwan with 16 years of follow up. We measured methylation levels in ninety-six loci that were aberrant in DNA methylation in HCC tumor tissues compared to adjacent tissues. Baseline WBC DNA from 159 HCC cases and 312 matched controls were bisulfite treated and assayed by Illumina Bead Array. We used the χ2 test for categorical variables and student's t-test for continuous variables to assess the difference in selected characteristics between cases and controls. To estimate associations with HCC risk, we used conditional logistic regression models stratified on the matching factors to calculate odds ratios(OR) and 95%CI. RESULTS: We found that high methylation level in cg10272601 in WNK2 was associated with increased risk of HCC, with an OR of 1.91(95%CI: 1.27-2.86). High methylation levels in both cg12680131 in TPO and cg22511877 in MYT1 L, however, were associated with decreased risk. The ORs(95%CI) were 0.59(0.39-0.87) and 0.50(0.33-0.77), respectively, for those with methylation levels of cg12680131 and cg22511877 above the median compared with those with levels below the median. These associations were still statistically significant in multivariable conditional logistic regression models after adjusting for hepatitis B virus infection and alcohol consumption. CONCLUSION: These findings support the measurement of methylation markers in WBC DNA as biomarkers of HCC susceptibility but should be replicat展开更多
目的调研重庆地区乙型肝炎病毒(hepatitis B virus, HBV)基因型构成,探讨HBV基因型与乙型肝炎疾病进程的相关性。方法用SSP-PCR法对360例HBV DNA阳性患者HBV基因分型,采用多因素Logistic回归分析HBV基因型与疾病表型的相关性。结果本回...目的调研重庆地区乙型肝炎病毒(hepatitis B virus, HBV)基因型构成,探讨HBV基因型与乙型肝炎疾病进程的相关性。方法用SSP-PCR法对360例HBV DNA阳性患者HBV基因分型,采用多因素Logistic回归分析HBV基因型与疾病表型的相关性。结果本回顾性研究人群中,HBV-B型占45.6%,HBV-C型占53.9%,分型失败0.5%。随着疾病从慢性乙型肝炎到肝硬化、原发性肝细胞癌的进展,C型HBV所占比例显著上升(χ2=23.368,P<0.001)。Logistic回归分析显示HBV基因型是HBV感染者罹患肝癌的独立风险因素(OR=3.2,P=0.01)。B、C基因型患者的HBV DNA水平和HBeAg阳性率无显著差异(P>0.05)。结论重庆地区HBV基因型以B、C型为主,C型HBV更易导致严重的肝病,HBV基因型是影响疾病进程的重要因素。展开更多
Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a complex disease that is dually challenging to treat due to underlying chronic liver disease in addition to the cancer itself.The prognosis of patients with HCC is determined by intrah...Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a complex disease that is dually challenging to treat due to underlying chronic liver disease in addition to the cancer itself.The prognosis of patients with HCC is determined by intrahepatic tumor status and reserved hepatic function.Hepatitis B virus(HBV)is an established major risk factor of HCC development,and HBV viral load is being increasingly recognized as a prognostic factor in the presence of established HCC.High HBV viral load may affect the prognosis of HBV-related HCC patients in several ways.First,it is associated with more frequent recurrence of HBV-related HCC after treatment.Second,it is associated with more occurrence and severity of potentially life-threatening HBV reactivation.Last,it is associated with more worsened liver function,which limits the therapeutic options for HBV-related HCC.HBV,directly or indirectly,can induce hepatocarcinogenesis.In patients with a high HBV DNA level and subsequent active hepatitis,adhesion molecules expressed on the sinusoidal cells are up-regulated and may increase intrahepatic metastasis.HCC progression after treatment can lead to a poor prognosis by reducing number of normal functioning hepatocytes.Thus,high HBV viral load can affect the prognosis of patientswith HCC by frequent recurrence after treatment for HCC and deterioration of hepatic function associated with HCC progression.Recent meta-analysis showed that antiviral treatment reduces HCC recurrence and liver-related mortality after curative therapy of HCC.Given the strong relationship between high HBV DNA load and poor survival outcome of HCC patients due to cancer progression,it is expected that long-term antiviral therapy results in the sustained HBV suppression,control of inflammation,reduction in HCC progression,and eventually in improved overall survival.展开更多
Occult hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection(OBI)is a challenging pathobiological and clinical issue that has been widely debated for several decades.By definition,OBI is characterized by the persistence of HBV DNA in the l...Occult hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection(OBI)is a challenging pathobiological and clinical issue that has been widely debated for several decades.By definition,OBI is characterized by the persistence of HBV DNA in the liver tissue(and in some cases also in the serum)in the absence of circulating HBV surface antigen(HBsAg).Many epidemiological and molecular studies have indicated that OBI is an important risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)development.OBI may exert direct pro-oncogenic effects through the activation of the same oncogenic mechanisms that are activated in the course of an HBsAg-positive infection.Indeed,in OBI as in HBV-positive infection,HBV DNA can persist in the hepatocytes both integrated into the host genome as well as free episome,and may maintain the capacity to produce proteins-mainly X protein and truncated preS-S protein-provided with potential transforming properties.Furthermore,OBI may indirectly favor HCC development.It has been shown that the persistence of very low viral replicative activity during OBI may induce mild liver necro-inflammation continuing for life,and substantial clinical evidence indicates that OBI canaccelerate the progression of liver disease towards cirrhosis that is considered the most important risk factor for HCC development.展开更多
INTRODUCTIONHepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most commonetiologic agent for infectious liver diseases. It isestimated that there are more than 250 millionchronic HBV carriersin the world today and thereis a significant ...INTRODUCTIONHepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most commonetiologic agent for infectious liver diseases. It isestimated that there are more than 250 millionchronic HBV carriersin the world today and thereis a significant association among persistentinfection, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellularcarcinoma[1-3].展开更多
Hepatitis B is a major health concern in the Asia-Pacific region, and is endemic in China, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection may cause hepatic cirrhosis and liver cancer. It is esti...Hepatitis B is a major health concern in the Asia-Pacific region, and is endemic in China, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection may cause hepatic cirrhosis and liver cancer. It is estimated that there are more than 350 million chronic HBV carriers worldwide, of whom approximately one quarter will die of chronic hepatitis B-related liver diseases. HBV is transmitted horizontally through blood and blood products or by sexual transmission, and vertically from mother to infant. Perinatal infection is the predominant mode of transmission in countries with a high prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carriage, and perinatal transmission leads to high rates of chronic infection. Therefore, it is important to prevent the mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HBV. Research has shown that pregnant women with high HBV DNA levels have an increased risk of MTCT. However, most of the obstetrics guidelines do not make a distinction between pregnant women with high HBV DNA levels and those who are HBsAg positive only. This review addresses the management of pregnant women with high levels of HBV viremia, in terms of antiviral therapy, use of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG), the combined application of hepatitis B vaccine and HBIG, choice of delivery mode and feeding practices. (C) 2014 Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.展开更多
Many genome editing tools have been developed and new ones are anticipated; some have been extensively applied in plant genetics, biotechnology and breeding, especially the CRISPR/Cas9 system. These technologies have ...Many genome editing tools have been developed and new ones are anticipated; some have been extensively applied in plant genetics, biotechnology and breeding, especially the CRISPR/Cas9 system. These technologies have opened up a new era for crop improvement due to their precise editing of user-specified sequences related to agronomic traits. In this review, we will focus on an update of recent developments in the methodologies of editing reagent delivery, and consider the pros and cons of current delivery systems. Finally, we will reflect on possible future directions.展开更多
Occult hepatitis B infection(OBI) is characterized by hepatitis B virus(HBV) DNA in serum in the absence of hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg) presenting HBsAg-negative and anti-HBc positive serological patterns.Occul...Occult hepatitis B infection(OBI) is characterized by hepatitis B virus(HBV) DNA in serum in the absence of hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg) presenting HBsAg-negative and anti-HBc positive serological patterns.Occult HBV status is associated in some cases with mutant viruses undetectable by HBsAg assays;but more frequently it is due to a strong suppression of viral replication and gene expression.OBI is an entity with world-wide diffusion.The failure to detect HBsAg,despite the persistence of the viral DNA,is due in most cases to the strong suppression of viral replication and gene expression that characterizes this"occult"HBV infection;although the mechanisms responsible for suppression of HBV are not well understood.The majority of OBI cases are secondary to overt HBV infection and represent a residual low viremia level suppressed by a strong immune response together with histological derangements which occurred during acute or chronic HBV infection.Much evidence suggests that it can favour the progression of liver fibrosis and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma.展开更多
AIM To investigate the anti-HBV effect ofoxymatrine (oxy) in vivo.METHODS HBV transgenic mice were producedby micro-injection of a 4.2kb fragmentcontaining the complete HBV genomes.Expression level of HBsAg and HBcAg ...AIM To investigate the anti-HBV effect ofoxymatrine (oxy) in vivo.METHODS HBV transgenic mice were producedby micro-injection of a 4.2kb fragmentcontaining the complete HBV genomes.Expression level of HBsAg and HBcAg in thetransgenic mice liver was determined byimmunohistochemical assay.RESULTS Four groups (6 mice in each group)were injected intraperitoneally with oxy at thedosage of 100,200, and 300 mg/kg or with salineonce a day for 30 days. Both HBsAg and HBcAgwere positive in livers of all the six mice in thecontrol group (injected with saline), and werepositive in livers of two mice in 100 mg/kg groupand 300mg/kg group. In 200mg/kg group,HBsAg and HBcAg were negative in livers of allthe six mice. Based on the results, 200 mg/kg isthe ideal dosage to explore the effect of oxy atdifferent time points. According to the oxytreatment time, mice were divided into fourgroups: 10 d, 20 d, 30 d and 60 d (4 mice in eachgroup). Each mouse underwent liver biopsy twoweeks before the treatment of oxy. Down-regulation of HBsAg and HBcAg appeared aftertreatment of oxymatrine for 10 d and 20 d, Dane-like particles disappeared after the treatment ofoxy for 20d under electron microscopy,however, the expression level of HBsAg andHBcAg returned to normal 60 d later after oxytreatment.CONCLUSION oxymatrine can reduce thecontents of HBsAg and HBcAg in transgenic miceliver, longer treatment time and larger dosagedo not yield better effects.展开更多
目的:回顾性研究血清乙型肝炎病毒DNA(hepatitis B virus DNA,HBV-DNA)载量与乙型肝炎病毒相关性肾炎(hepatitis B virus associated-glomerulonephritis,HBV-GN)肾脏病理演变的相关性。方法:根据血清HBV-DNA载量,将41例HBV-GN患者分为3...目的:回顾性研究血清乙型肝炎病毒DNA(hepatitis B virus DNA,HBV-DNA)载量与乙型肝炎病毒相关性肾炎(hepatitis B virus associated-glomerulonephritis,HBV-GN)肾脏病理演变的相关性。方法:根据血清HBV-DNA载量,将41例HBV-GN患者分为3组,分别为低度复制组、中度复制组、高度复制组。分析其中35例膜性肾病患者病理分期与病毒DNA复制的相关性;根据免疫组织化学染色结果,比较HBV-DNA复制水平对肾组织HBV抗原沉积的影响,以及HBV抗原沉积对膜性肾病病理变化的影响。结果:随着HBV-DNA复制增加,35例膜性肾病患者的肾脏病理损害逐渐加重,DNA定量水平与病理变化之间存在相关性;随着HBV-DNA复制的增加,HBV抗原在肾小球沉积的数量增加;随着HBV抗原沉积的增加,膜性肾病患者的肾脏病理损害加重。结论:随着HBV-DNA复制增多,乙肝病毒抗原成分沉积增多,肾脏病理损害逐渐加重,其变化存在相关性。展开更多
AIM: To determine the frequencies of HGV and TTV infections in blood donors in Hangzhou. METHODS: RT-nested PCR for HGV RNA detection and semi-nested PCR for TTV DNA detection in the sera from 203 blood donors, and nu...AIM: To determine the frequencies of HGV and TTV infections in blood donors in Hangzhou. METHODS: RT-nested PCR for HGV RNA detection and semi-nested PCR for TTV DNA detection in the sera from 203 blood donors, and nucleotide sequence analysis were performed. RESULTS: Thirty-two (15.8%) and 30 (14.8%) of the 203 serum samples were positive for HGV RNA and TTV DNA, respectively. And 5 (2.5%) of the 203 serum samples were detectable for both HGV RNA and TTV DNA. Homology of the nucleotide sequences of HGV RT-nested PCR products and TTV semi-nested PCR products from 3 serum samples compared with the reported HGV and TTV sequences was 89.36%, 87.94%, 88.65% and 63.51%, 65.77% and 67.12%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The infection rates of HGV and/or TTV in blood donors are relatively high, and to establish HGV and TTV examinations to screen blood donors is needed for transfusion security. The genomic heterogeneity of TTV or HGV is present in the isolates from different areas.展开更多
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文摘AIM:To evaluate the covalently closed circle DNA (cccDNA) level of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in patients' liver and sera. METHODS:HBV DNA was isolated from patients' liver biopsies and sera.A sensitive real-time PCR method,which is capable of differentiation of HBV viral genomic DNA and cccDNA,was used to quantify the total HBV cccDNA.The total HBV viral DNA was quantitated by real-time PCR using a HBV diagnostic kit (PG Biotech,LTD,Shenzhen,China) described previously. RESULTS:For the first time,we measured the level of HBV DNA and cccDNA isolated from ten HBV patients' liver biopsies and sera.In the liver biopsies,cccDNA was detected from all the biopsy samples.The copy number of cccDNA ranged from from 0.03 to 173.1 per cell,the copy number of total HBV DNA ranged from 0.08 to 3 717 per cell.The ratio of total HBV DNA to cccDNA ranged from 1 to 3 406.In the sera, cccDNA was only detected from six samples whereas HBV viral DNA was detected from all ten samples.The ratio of cccDNA to total HBV DNA ranged from 0 to 1.77%.To further investigate the reason why cccDNA could only be detected in some patients' sera,we performed longitudinal studies.The cccDNA was detected from the patients' sera with HBV reactivation but not from the patients' sera without HBV reactivation.The level of cccDNA in the sera was correlated with ALT and viral load in the HBV reactivation patients. CONCLUSION:HBV cccDNA is actively transcribed and replicated in some patients' hepatoo/tes,which is reflected by a high ratio of HBV total DNA vs cccDNA.Detection of cccDNA in the liver biopsy will provide an end-point for the anti-HBV therapy.The occurrence of cccDNA in the sera is an early signal of liver damage,which may be another important clinical parameter.
文摘AIM: To determine if gene-specific DNA methylation in prospectively collected blood samples is associated with later development of hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC).METHODS: Comparing genome-wide DNA methylation profiles using Illumina Human methylation 450 K arrays, we previously identified a list of loci that were differentially methylated between tumor and adjacent nontumor tissues. To examine if dysregulation of DNAmethylation patterns observed in tumor tissues can be detected in white blood cell(WBC) DNA, we conducted a prospective case-control study nested within a community-based cancer screening cohort in Taiwan with 16 years of follow up. We measured methylation levels in ninety-six loci that were aberrant in DNA methylation in HCC tumor tissues compared to adjacent tissues. Baseline WBC DNA from 159 HCC cases and 312 matched controls were bisulfite treated and assayed by Illumina Bead Array. We used the χ2 test for categorical variables and student's t-test for continuous variables to assess the difference in selected characteristics between cases and controls. To estimate associations with HCC risk, we used conditional logistic regression models stratified on the matching factors to calculate odds ratios(OR) and 95%CI. RESULTS: We found that high methylation level in cg10272601 in WNK2 was associated with increased risk of HCC, with an OR of 1.91(95%CI: 1.27-2.86). High methylation levels in both cg12680131 in TPO and cg22511877 in MYT1 L, however, were associated with decreased risk. The ORs(95%CI) were 0.59(0.39-0.87) and 0.50(0.33-0.77), respectively, for those with methylation levels of cg12680131 and cg22511877 above the median compared with those with levels below the median. These associations were still statistically significant in multivariable conditional logistic regression models after adjusting for hepatitis B virus infection and alcohol consumption. CONCLUSION: These findings support the measurement of methylation markers in WBC DNA as biomarkers of HCC susceptibility but should be replicat
文摘Hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)is a complex disease that is dually challenging to treat due to underlying chronic liver disease in addition to the cancer itself.The prognosis of patients with HCC is determined by intrahepatic tumor status and reserved hepatic function.Hepatitis B virus(HBV)is an established major risk factor of HCC development,and HBV viral load is being increasingly recognized as a prognostic factor in the presence of established HCC.High HBV viral load may affect the prognosis of HBV-related HCC patients in several ways.First,it is associated with more frequent recurrence of HBV-related HCC after treatment.Second,it is associated with more occurrence and severity of potentially life-threatening HBV reactivation.Last,it is associated with more worsened liver function,which limits the therapeutic options for HBV-related HCC.HBV,directly or indirectly,can induce hepatocarcinogenesis.In patients with a high HBV DNA level and subsequent active hepatitis,adhesion molecules expressed on the sinusoidal cells are up-regulated and may increase intrahepatic metastasis.HCC progression after treatment can lead to a poor prognosis by reducing number of normal functioning hepatocytes.Thus,high HBV viral load can affect the prognosis of patientswith HCC by frequent recurrence after treatment for HCC and deterioration of hepatic function associated with HCC progression.Recent meta-analysis showed that antiviral treatment reduces HCC recurrence and liver-related mortality after curative therapy of HCC.Given the strong relationship between high HBV DNA load and poor survival outcome of HCC patients due to cancer progression,it is expected that long-term antiviral therapy results in the sustained HBV suppression,control of inflammation,reduction in HCC progression,and eventually in improved overall survival.
文摘Occult hepatitis B virus(HBV)infection(OBI)is a challenging pathobiological and clinical issue that has been widely debated for several decades.By definition,OBI is characterized by the persistence of HBV DNA in the liver tissue(and in some cases also in the serum)in the absence of circulating HBV surface antigen(HBsAg).Many epidemiological and molecular studies have indicated that OBI is an important risk factor for hepatocellular carcinoma(HCC)development.OBI may exert direct pro-oncogenic effects through the activation of the same oncogenic mechanisms that are activated in the course of an HBsAg-positive infection.Indeed,in OBI as in HBV-positive infection,HBV DNA can persist in the hepatocytes both integrated into the host genome as well as free episome,and may maintain the capacity to produce proteins-mainly X protein and truncated preS-S protein-provided with potential transforming properties.Furthermore,OBI may indirectly favor HCC development.It has been shown that the persistence of very low viral replicative activity during OBI may induce mild liver necro-inflammation continuing for life,and substantial clinical evidence indicates that OBI canaccelerate the progression of liver disease towards cirrhosis that is considered the most important risk factor for HCC development.
基金Project supported by the grant from Science Foundation of Ministry of Health of China, No. 96-1-347.
文摘INTRODUCTIONHepatitis B virus (HBV) is the most commonetiologic agent for infectious liver diseases. It isestimated that there are more than 250 millionchronic HBV carriersin the world today and thereis a significant association among persistentinfection, liver cirrhosis and hepatocellularcarcinoma[1-3].
文摘Hepatitis B is a major health concern in the Asia-Pacific region, and is endemic in China, Southeast Asia, and Africa. Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection may cause hepatic cirrhosis and liver cancer. It is estimated that there are more than 350 million chronic HBV carriers worldwide, of whom approximately one quarter will die of chronic hepatitis B-related liver diseases. HBV is transmitted horizontally through blood and blood products or by sexual transmission, and vertically from mother to infant. Perinatal infection is the predominant mode of transmission in countries with a high prevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) carriage, and perinatal transmission leads to high rates of chronic infection. Therefore, it is important to prevent the mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HBV. Research has shown that pregnant women with high HBV DNA levels have an increased risk of MTCT. However, most of the obstetrics guidelines do not make a distinction between pregnant women with high HBV DNA levels and those who are HBsAg positive only. This review addresses the management of pregnant women with high levels of HBV viremia, in terms of antiviral therapy, use of hepatitis B immunoglobulin (HBIG), the combined application of hepatitis B vaccine and HBIG, choice of delivery mode and feeding practices. (C) 2014 Baishideng Publishing Group Inc. All rights reserved.
文摘Many genome editing tools have been developed and new ones are anticipated; some have been extensively applied in plant genetics, biotechnology and breeding, especially the CRISPR/Cas9 system. These technologies have opened up a new era for crop improvement due to their precise editing of user-specified sequences related to agronomic traits. In this review, we will focus on an update of recent developments in the methodologies of editing reagent delivery, and consider the pros and cons of current delivery systems. Finally, we will reflect on possible future directions.
文摘Occult hepatitis B infection(OBI) is characterized by hepatitis B virus(HBV) DNA in serum in the absence of hepatitis B surface antigen(HBsAg) presenting HBsAg-negative and anti-HBc positive serological patterns.Occult HBV status is associated in some cases with mutant viruses undetectable by HBsAg assays;but more frequently it is due to a strong suppression of viral replication and gene expression.OBI is an entity with world-wide diffusion.The failure to detect HBsAg,despite the persistence of the viral DNA,is due in most cases to the strong suppression of viral replication and gene expression that characterizes this"occult"HBV infection;although the mechanisms responsible for suppression of HBV are not well understood.The majority of OBI cases are secondary to overt HBV infection and represent a residual low viremia level suppressed by a strong immune response together with histological derangements which occurred during acute or chronic HBV infection.Much evidence suggests that it can favour the progression of liver fibrosis and the development of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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文摘AIM To investigate the anti-HBV effect ofoxymatrine (oxy) in vivo.METHODS HBV transgenic mice were producedby micro-injection of a 4.2kb fragmentcontaining the complete HBV genomes.Expression level of HBsAg and HBcAg in thetransgenic mice liver was determined byimmunohistochemical assay.RESULTS Four groups (6 mice in each group)were injected intraperitoneally with oxy at thedosage of 100,200, and 300 mg/kg or with salineonce a day for 30 days. Both HBsAg and HBcAgwere positive in livers of all the six mice in thecontrol group (injected with saline), and werepositive in livers of two mice in 100 mg/kg groupand 300mg/kg group. In 200mg/kg group,HBsAg and HBcAg were negative in livers of allthe six mice. Based on the results, 200 mg/kg isthe ideal dosage to explore the effect of oxy atdifferent time points. According to the oxytreatment time, mice were divided into fourgroups: 10 d, 20 d, 30 d and 60 d (4 mice in eachgroup). Each mouse underwent liver biopsy twoweeks before the treatment of oxy. Down-regulation of HBsAg and HBcAg appeared aftertreatment of oxymatrine for 10 d and 20 d, Dane-like particles disappeared after the treatment ofoxy for 20d under electron microscopy,however, the expression level of HBsAg andHBcAg returned to normal 60 d later after oxytreatment.CONCLUSION oxymatrine can reduce thecontents of HBsAg and HBcAg in transgenic miceliver, longer treatment time and larger dosagedo not yield better effects.
文摘目的:回顾性研究血清乙型肝炎病毒DNA(hepatitis B virus DNA,HBV-DNA)载量与乙型肝炎病毒相关性肾炎(hepatitis B virus associated-glomerulonephritis,HBV-GN)肾脏病理演变的相关性。方法:根据血清HBV-DNA载量,将41例HBV-GN患者分为3组,分别为低度复制组、中度复制组、高度复制组。分析其中35例膜性肾病患者病理分期与病毒DNA复制的相关性;根据免疫组织化学染色结果,比较HBV-DNA复制水平对肾组织HBV抗原沉积的影响,以及HBV抗原沉积对膜性肾病病理变化的影响。结果:随着HBV-DNA复制增加,35例膜性肾病患者的肾脏病理损害逐渐加重,DNA定量水平与病理变化之间存在相关性;随着HBV-DNA复制的增加,HBV抗原在肾小球沉积的数量增加;随着HBV抗原沉积的增加,膜性肾病患者的肾脏病理损害加重。结论:随着HBV-DNA复制增多,乙肝病毒抗原成分沉积增多,肾脏病理损害逐渐加重,其变化存在相关性。
文摘AIM: To determine the frequencies of HGV and TTV infections in blood donors in Hangzhou. METHODS: RT-nested PCR for HGV RNA detection and semi-nested PCR for TTV DNA detection in the sera from 203 blood donors, and nucleotide sequence analysis were performed. RESULTS: Thirty-two (15.8%) and 30 (14.8%) of the 203 serum samples were positive for HGV RNA and TTV DNA, respectively. And 5 (2.5%) of the 203 serum samples were detectable for both HGV RNA and TTV DNA. Homology of the nucleotide sequences of HGV RT-nested PCR products and TTV semi-nested PCR products from 3 serum samples compared with the reported HGV and TTV sequences was 89.36%, 87.94%, 88.65% and 63.51%, 65.77% and 67.12%, respectively. CONCLUSION: The infection rates of HGV and/or TTV in blood donors are relatively high, and to establish HGV and TTV examinations to screen blood donors is needed for transfusion security. The genomic heterogeneity of TTV or HGV is present in the isolates from different areas.
