[Predictive factors for HBsAg-negative seroconversion in chronic hepatitis B after antiviral therapy]

Zhonghua Gan Zang Bing Za Zhi. 2024 Feb 20;32(2):186-192. doi: 10.3760/cma.j.cn501113-20231213-00278.
[Article in Chinese]

Abstract

Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) negative seroconversion (HBsAg < 0.05 IU/ml) is research hotspot in the field of hepatitis at this stage, and patients who achieve HBsAg negative seroconversion have significantly fewer liver-related complications. Presently, there are many studies with regard to HBsAg-negative seroconversion, but there are still relatively few indicators used in clinical practice to predict HBsAg-negative seroconversion. Low baseline HBsAg quantification and dynamic decline during treatment are currently recognized as the best indicators for predicting HBsAg-negative seroconversion. However, other factors such as viral genotype, elevated transaminases during treatment course, immune cell function and cytokine levels, and host factors can all influence HBsAg-negative seroconversion. This article reviews the relevant indicators and potential predictive factors for HBsAg-negative seroconversion.

乙型肝炎表面抗原(HBsAg)阴转(HBsAg < 0.05 IU/ml)是现阶段肝炎领域的研究热点,达到HBsAg阴转的患者其肝脏相关的并发症明显减少。目前关于HBsAg阴转的研究较多,但临床中用于预测HBsAg阴转的指标仍偏少。基线低HBsAg定量及治疗过程中的动态下降是目前公认的预测HBsAg阴转的最佳指标,其他的因素如病毒基因型、治疗过程中的转氨酶升高、免疫细胞功能及细胞因子水平、宿主因素等均可以影响HBsAg阴转,现就HBsAg阴转的相关指标及潜在预测因子进行综述。.

Keywords: Chronic hepatitis B; Clinical cure; Hepatitis B surface antigen; Predictor.

Publication types

  • Review
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use
  • DNA, Viral
  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens*
  • Hepatitis B e Antigens
  • Hepatitis B virus / genetics
  • Hepatitis B, Chronic* / drug therapy
  • Humans
  • Interferon-alpha / therapeutic use
  • Seroconversion
  • Treatment Outcome

Substances

  • Hepatitis B Surface Antigens
  • Antiviral Agents
  • Interferon-alpha
  • Hepatitis B e Antigens
  • DNA, Viral