| Literature DB >> 31266627 |
Christopher Koh1, Ben L Da2, Jeffrey S Glenn3.
Abstract
Chronic hepatitis D (CHD) results from an infection with the hepatitis B virus and hepatitis D virus (HDV). CHD is the most severe form of human viral hepatitis. Current treatment options consist of interferon alfa, which is effective only in a minority of patients. Study of HDV molecular virology has resulted in new approaches entering clinical trials, with phase-3 studies the most advanced. These include the entry inhibitor bulevirtide, the nucleic acid polymer REP 2139-Ca, the farnesyltransferase inhibitor lonafarnib, and pegylated interferon lambda. This article summarizes the available data on these emerging therapeutics. Published by Elsevier Inc.Entities:
Keywords: Cirrhosis; Clinical trials; Hepatitis B; Hepatitis D; Therapeutics
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Year: 2019 PMID: 31266627 PMCID: PMC6659751 DOI: 10.1016/j.cld.2019.04.005
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Liver Dis ISSN: 1089-3261 Impact factor: 6.126