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Published on: February 1, 2017
[Relationship between hepatitis B virus DNA and hepatitis B virus large envelope protein]
Huai-kai Wen1, Jian Yu, Xiao-yong Li
1Laboratory Diagnosis Center, The Second Affiliated Hospital, Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou 325027, China. whk@wzhealth.com
Objective:
To investigate the relationship between HBV DNA and hepatitis B virus large envelope protein (HBV-LP) in patients with chronic hepatitis B.
Methods:
Serum HBV DNA was detected by RT-PCR and the HBV-LP was detected by enzyme linked immunosorbent assay in 320 serum samples collected from patients with chronic hepatitis B.
Results:
There were no significant difference between positive rate of HBV-LP and that of HBV DNA in different HBeAg patterns (P>0.05). Serum HBV-LP levels were closely correlated with HBV DNA copies (r=0.949).
Conclusion:
Serum HBV-LP is a reliable serological marker that can reflect the replication of HBV.
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