| Literature DB >> 29159681 |
Jingwu Dong1, Jie Ying2, Xiaoyan Qiu2, Yu Lu2, Miaomiao Zhang3.
Abstract
Persistent hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection of hepatocytes is associated with a covalently closed circular DNA (cccDNA) episome. Although serologic hepatitis B surface antigen tests are negative, the presence of cccDNA is obviously increased in HBeAg-positive patients compared with that in HBeAg-negative patients, inactive carriers and patients. Moreover, trace cccDNA levels can also be found in the liver cells of patients with resolved hepatitis B infections. Therefore, clearance of cccDNA in hepatocytes could be an effective cure for HBV. In this review, we summarize the strategies that have been employed to eliminate cccDNA in recent years and discuss the future development of treatments for chronic hepatitis B.Entities:
Keywords: Chronic hepatitis B therapy; HBV infection; Strategy; cccDNA
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Year: 2017 PMID: 29159681 DOI: 10.1007/s10620-017-4842-1
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Dig Dis Sci ISSN: 0163-2116 Impact factor: 3.199