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Antibody to hepatitis B core antigen.

J H Hoffnagle, R J Gerety, L F Barker

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    Hepatitis B core antibody (anti-HBc) regularly occurs during hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Anti-HBc testing is valuable for documenting HBV infection and in epidemiologic studies.

    Area of Science:

    • Hepatology
    • Immunology
    • Virology

    Background:

    • Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection involves distinct antigen-antibody systems.
    • Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) and antibody (anti-HBs) are well-known.
    • Hepatitis B core antigen (HBcAg) and antibody (anti-HBc) are also associated with HBV.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the role and significance of anti-HBc in hepatitis B virus infection.
    • To assess the utility of anti-HBc testing in clinical and epidemiological contexts.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of serial serum samples from patients with type B hepatitis.
    • Monitoring of antigen-antibody titers during the course of HBV infection.

    Main Results:

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    • Anti-HBc regularly occurs during hepatitis B virus infection.
    • Highest anti-HBc titers are observed in chronic HBV carriers with prolonged HBsAg circulation.
    • Anti-HBc titers decline with recovery and appear to be less persistent than anti-HBs.

    Conclusions:

    • Anti-HBc testing is crucial for documenting HBV infection.
    • Anti-HBc is valuable for epidemiological studies of HBV.
    • Anti-HBc assessment aids in evaluating hepatitis B immune globulin and HBV vaccine efficacy.