Methamphetamine enhances Hepatitis C virus replication in human hepatocytes.

abstract：:The prevalence of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) and the presence of human pegivirus 2 (HPgV-2) have not been examined in Cameroon, although HCV has been associated with HPgV-2 infections previously. Herein we aimed to characterize the burden and genetic diversity of HCV and the presence of HPgV-2 in Cameroon. Retros...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Rodgers MA,Holzmayer V,Vallari A,Olivo A,Forberg K,Fuhrman J,Coller KE,Awazi B,Kenmegne Sidje JB,Frankel MB,Berg MG,Mbanya D,Ndembi N,Cloherty GA

更新日期：2019-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) from 45 treatment naïve, HIV-negative, chronically hepatitis C virus (HCV)-infected patients were analyzed for the presence of HCV RNA. Viral RNA was detected in 73% of the studied patients. Single-strand conformation polymorphism assays and sequence analysis of the HCV 5'unt...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Vera-Otarola J,Barría MI,León U,Marsac D,Carvallo P,Soza A,López-Lastra M

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic infection with the hepatitis C virus is a major health problem. Conventional therapy, with interferon-alpha is effective in only a minority of patients. The failure of current treatments has led to a major initiative to identify new antiviral agents. In the absence of a tissue culture model for hepatitis C inf...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Clarke BE

更新日期：1995-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is characterized by an impaired immune response to hepatitis B virus. Among the nucleos(t)ides used in CHB treatment, telbivudine is associated with the highest rates of hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) seroconversion rates, which are similar to those observed with pegylated interferon (PegIFN)....

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Wang GQ,Ding YP,Dong YH

更新日期：2013-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In Italy, HDV infection endemicity has greatly decreased overtime. Migratory flow may change this scenario as migrants often come from high HDV endemicity areas. Here, we studied characteristics of HDV infection in Italy, particularly addressed to the birth area of subjects. Chronic HBsAg carriers consecutively referr...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Stroffolini T,Ciancio A,Furlan C,Vinci M,Fontana R,Russello M,Colloredo G,Morisco F,Coppola N,Babudieri S,Ferrigno L,Sagnelli C,Sagnelli E

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV)-infected patients with liver failure have a poor prognosis, and no satisfactory biomarkers are available for diagnosis before the end-stage. We explored serum peptide profiling for diagnosis and prediction of progression to liver failure in HBV-infected patients. Serum samples (164) fro...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Han T,Liu H,Yu ZL,Li J,Wang L,Xiao SX,Li Y,Yu ML

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A recombinant protein corresponding to part of the amino-terminal domain of hepatitis B virus (HBV) polymerase was expressed in Escherichia coli. Antisera raised against this protein stained hepatocytes, from human liver biopsies, predominantly in the nucleus but some cytoplasmic staining was also observed. No stainin...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： McGarvey MJ,Goldin RD,Karayiannis P,Thomas HC

更新日期：1996-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the Chiron branched DNA (bDNA) assay for detection of serum hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in patients with chronic hepatitis B lacking hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg) and undergoing interferon (IFN) therapy. Results obtained with the bDNA assay were compared with those obtained using ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Habersetzer F,Zoulim F,Jusot JF,Zhang X,Trabaud MA,Chevallier P,Chevallier M,Ahmed SN,Sepetjan M,Comanor L,Minor J,Trépo C

更新日期：1998-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Drug users with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection are frequently co-infected with human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1), but it is still not clear whether HIV-1 worsens the natural history of hepatitis C. To investigate this, we conducted a multicentre observational study in 163 drug addicts with histological...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Romeo R,Rumi MG,Donato MF,Cargnel MA,Viganò P,Mondelli M,Cesana B,Colombo M

更新日期：2000-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A simple, pangenotypic and effective treatment regimen for patients with a broad range of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections remains an unmet medical need. We conducted a phase 2, randomized, open study involving untreated patients with chronic HCV genotypes 1, 2, 3, or 6 infections. Patients without cirrhosis...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Rao H,Song G,Li G,Yang Y,Wu X,Guan Y,Mao Q,Jiang X,Wang C,Zhang Y,Jia J,Guo X,Li C,Ning J,Qin H,Pan H,Wei L

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Circulating microRNAs (miRNA) have been intensely investigated as biomarkers in disease and therapy. Several studies have identified miR-122 as an important regulator of HCV replication. The effect of new therapies that directly target the HCV replication life cycle on circulating microRNA levels has not been elucidat...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Waring JF,Dumas EO,Abel S,Coakley E,Cohen DE,Davis JW,Podsadecki T,Dutta S

更新日期：2016-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The human La (hLa) protein functions in RNA metabolism and is activated by casein kinase 2 (CK2) phosphorylation. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) can exploit hLa to stabilize its RNA and promote its pathogenesis. To enhance our knowledge of host molecular pathways involved in HBV pathogenesis, a bioinformatic approach was use...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Tang J,Zhang ZH,Liu GL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains chronic in 75% of infected individuals, in whom it can cause liver inflammation and progressive fibrosis leading to cirrhosis in 20% of patients. A sustained viral response (SVR) to HCV therapy, i.e. undetectable plasma HCV RNA 6 months after the end of treatment, lea...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Bräu N

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objectives of this study were to investigate the prevalence of infections with hepatotrophic viruses in an anti-human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive population from Buenos Aires and to compare it among the main risk groups for HIV infection. Four hundred and eighty-four consecutive patients attending the HI...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Fainboim H,González J,Fassio E,Martínez A,Otegui L,Eposto M,Cahn P,Marino R,Landeira G,Suaya G,Gancedo E,Castro R,Brajterman L,Laplumé H

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We assessed the efficacy of interferon (IFN) plus ribavirin over 24 or 48 weeks for the retreatment of patients with chronic hepatitis C who had relapsed or did not respond to a previous course of IFN. One-hundred and twenty patients (69 non-responders and 51 relapsers) were randomly assigned to receive IFN-alpha2b (3...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Enríquez J,Gallego A,Torras X,Pérez-Olmeda T,Diago M,Soriano V,Luján MS,García-Samaniego J

更新日期：2000-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Using data from the surveillance system for type-specific acute viral hepatitis, the temporal incidence trend of non-A, non-B acute hepatitis and risk factors for acute hepatitis C have been evaluated in Italy. The association between hepatitis C and the potential risk factors (odds ratios, OR) was estimated using hep...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Mele A,Tosti ME,Marzolini A,Moiraghi A,Ragni P,Gallo G,Balocchini E,Santonastasi F,Stroffolini T

更新日期：2000-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to assess the efficacy and safety of two protocols for retreatment of a cohort of Egyptian patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) who relapsed after NS5A inhibitor-based therapy. We conducted a prospective cohort study to assess the safety and efficacy of 12 weeks' retreatment with either co...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Yousif MM,Ahmed H,Elsadek HM,Shendi AM,Gouda TM,Elsayed IA,Gendia MA,Magdy MM,Lbrahim NF,Sadek AMEM,Zaki AM,Shafeik H,Zahran MH

更新日期：2020-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:It is unknown whether dynamic changes of liver stiffness measurement (LSM) can predict the reversibility of fibrosis. Therefore, we evaluated the utility of LSM changes in predicting histological changes of fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) on antiviral therapy. In a prospective cohort of CHB patient...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Kong Y,Sun Y,Zhou J,Wu X,Chen Y,Piao H,Lu L,Ding H,Nan Y,Jiang W,Xu Y,Xie W,Li H,Feng B,Shi G,Chen G,Li H,Zheng H,Cheng J,Wang T,Liu H,Lv F,Shao C,Mao Y,Sun J,Chen T,Han T,Han Y,Wang L,Ou X,Zha

更新日期：2019-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HIV are major causes of worldwide disease. We aimed to evaluate the effect of a combined screening programme, which included a risk-assessment questionnaire and rapid tests for point-of-care diagnosis, on screening and new diagnosis rates. This prospective, cluster randomized study was carr...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Martínez-Sanz J,Vivancos MJ,Sánchez-Conde M,Gómez-Ayerbe C,Polo L,Labrador C,González P,Mesa A,Muriel A,Chamorro C,de la Fuente Y,Pérez Elías P,Uranga A,Herrero M,Ares S,Barea R,Moreno S,Pérez-Elías MJ

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Many Indigenous Australians in northern Australia living with chronic hepatitis B are unaware of their diagnosis due to low screening rates. A venous blood point of care test (POCT) or oral fluid laboratory test could improve testing uptake in this region. The purpose of this study was to assess the field performance ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Sullivan RP,Davies J,Binks P,Dhurrkay RG,Gurruwiwi GG,Bukulatjpi SM,McKinnon M,Hosking K,Littlejohn M,Jackson K,Locarnini S,Davis JS,Tong SYC

更新日期：2020-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with insulin resistance (IR), although mechanisms leading to IR in these patients are not completely understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of interleukin 28B (IL28B) and interleukin 28 receptor alpha (IL28RA) polymorphisms with IR among human ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Jiménez-Sousa MA,Berenguer J,Fernández-Rodríguez A,Micheloud D,Guzmán-Fulgencio M,Miralles P,Pineda-Tenor D,García-Álvarez M,López JC,Aldámiz-Echevarria T,Carrero A,Resino S

更新日期：2014-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although hepatitis C (HCV) is associated with diabetes, few studies have examined pre-diabetes in this population. We aimed to evaluate factors associated with pre-diabetes in HCV-infected patients, including direct measurement of insulin action. Ninety-seven non-cirrhotic, non-diabetic and HCV-infected patients under...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Mukhtar NA,Ayala C,Maher JJ,Khalili M

更新日期：2012-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Union Territory of India, are home to six primitive tribes. Studies carried out earlier among these tribes revealed very high rates of hepatitis B infection. We have now studied hepatitis A and E infection among them. A total of 951 serum samples were collected from four accessible tri...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Murhekar MV,Sehgal SC,Murhekar KM,Padbhidri SP,Chitambar SD,Arankalle VA

更新日期：2002-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Due to the severe shortage of the donor pool in China, a large number of patients are waiting for a suitable liver, or even worse lose the opportunity of transplantation. Reasonable use of hepatitis B surface antigen-positive (HBsAg-positive) donors is one possible strategy to increase the donor pool but the long-term...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Wei L,Chen D,Zhang B,Zhao Y,Liu B,Shi H,Zeng F,Ming C,Jiang J,Du D,Chen Z

更新日期：2018-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to evaluate the pharmacokinetic profile of daclatasvir (DCV) and asunaprevir (ASV) dual therapy in haemodialysis patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Eighteen haemodialysis patients and 54 patients with normal renal function were treated with DCV and ASV dual therapy for 24 weeks. ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Kawakami Y,Imamura M,Ikeda H,Suzuki M,Arataki K,Moriishi M,Mori N,Kokoroishi K,Katamura Y,Ezaki T,Ueno T,Ide K,Masaki T,Ohdan H,Chayama K

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The short-term prognosis of patients with severe acute exacerbation of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) leading to acute liver failure is extremely poor. We have reported the efficacy of corticosteroid in combination with nucleoside analogue in the early stages, but virological efficacy has not been documented. Our aim was t...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Yasui S,Fujiwara K,Nakamura M,Miyamura T,Yonemitsu Y,Mikata R,Arai M,Kanda T,Imazeki F,Oda S,Yokosuka O

更新日期：2015-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Despite the availability of effective direct-acting antiviral (DAA) treatments for Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, many people remain undiagnosed and untreated. We assessed the cost-effectiveness of a Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) HCV screening and treatment programme within a primary health clinic in Karachi, Pak...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Mafirakureva N,Lim AG,Khalid GG,Aslam K,Campbell L,Zahid H,Van den Bergh R,Falq G,Fortas C,Wailly Y,Auat R,Donchuk D,Loarec A,Coast J,Vickerman P,Walker JG

更新日期：2021-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study assessed the association of HIV RNA with indirect markers of liver injury including FIB-4 index, liver enzymes and platelet counts in a high-risk Hispanic population. The data were derived from a prospective study that included 138 HIV/hepatitis C (HCV)-coinfected and 68 HIV-infected participants without he...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Forrester JE,Rhee MS,McGovern BH,Sterling RK,Knox TA,Terrin N

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Chronic non-A, non-B hepatitis (NANBH) is a common and often progressive liver disease. Based on current serological tests, hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is responsible for most cases. Interferon-alpha (IFN) treatment at a dose of 3 x 10(6) units given three times per week for 24 weeks has been shown to be effecti...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Davis GL,Lindsay K,Albrecht J,Bodenheimer HC Jr,Balart LA,Perrillo RP,Dienstag JL,Tamburro C,Schiff ER,Carey W

更新日期：1994-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Dendritic cells (DCs) in chronic hepatitis C patients display impaired function, although the details remain unclear. To investigate the hepatitis C virus (HCV) protein that has the most impact on DC function, we compared five recombinant proteins and seven HCV protein genes in modulating DC phenotype and function. Im...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Takaki A,Tatsukawa M,Iwasaki Y,Koike K,Noguchi Y,Shiraha H,Sakaguchi K,Nakayama E,Yamamoto K

更新日期：2010-08-01 00:00:00