abstract：:Hepatitis delta virus (HDV) RNA editing controls the formation of hepatitis-delta-antigen-S and -L and therefore indirectly regulates HDV replication. Editing is thought to be catalysed by the adenosine deaminase acting on RNA1 (ADAR1) of which two different forms exist, interferon (IFN)-alpha-inducible ADAR1-L and co...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Hartwig D,Schütte C,Warnecke J,Dorn I,Hennig H,Kirchner H,Schlenke P

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a variable RNA virus that can readily establish persistent infection. Cellular immune responses are important in the early control of the virus. Evidence from animal models suggests that mutation in epitopes recognized by CD8+ T lymphocytes may play an important role in the establishment of ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Komatsu H,Lauer G,Pybus OG,Ouchi K,Wong D,Ward S,Walker B,Klenerman P

更新日期：2006-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A large number of studies have reported on spontaneous viral clearance rates in acute hepatitis C infection, however most have been small, and reported rates have varied quite widely. To improve the precision of the estimated rate of spontaneous viral clearance, a systematic review was conducted of longitudinal studie...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Micallef JM,Kaldor JM,Dore GJ

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, serum viral load is important in the prediction of therapeutic efficacy. However, factors that affect the viral load remain poorly understood. To identify viral genomic elements responsible for the viral load, we investigated samples from a population of Irish women who were iatro...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Itakura J,Nagayama K,Enomoto N,Hamano K,Sakamoto N,Fanning LJ,Kenny-Walsh E,Shanahan F,Watanabe M

更新日期：2005-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:Both absolute viral load and log decline in viral load from baseline were found clinically useful in predicting sustained virological response and lack of sustained virological response (non-sustained virological response, NSVR) to treatment. We assessed the clinical utility of hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA quant...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Terrault NA,Pawlotsky JM,McHutchison J,Anderson F,Krajden M,Gordon S,Zitron I,Perrillo R,Gish R,Holodniy M,Friesenhahn M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：SUMMARY:Treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection with interferon (IFN)-alpha, as monotherapy or in combination with ribavirin, is associated with significant side-effects including weight loss. The aim of our study was to describe the evolution of body weight during combination antiviral treatment and to examine ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Seyam MS,Freshwater DA,O'Donnell K,Mutimer DJ

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The efficacy of lamivudine re-treatment in chronic hepatitis B (CHB) patients who relapse after HBeAg seroconversion with lamivudine has not been investigated. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of lamivudine re-treatment in relapsed patients. Among 192 patients who had achieved HBeAg seroconversion wi...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Shin JW,Park NH,Park JH,Park JH,Jeong ID,Bang SJ,Joo KR,Kim DH

更新日期：2005-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We determined whether triple therapy comprising amantadine (AMA), ribavirin (RBV) and either peginterferon (PEG-IFN) alpha-2a or conventional IFN alpha-2a would improve sustained virological response (SVR) rates over dual therapy with IFN alpha-2a and RBV in patients with chronic HCV infection. A total of 362 treatmen...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Mangia A,Ricci GL,Persico M,Minerva N,Carretta V,Bacca D,Cela M,Piattelli M,Annese M,Maio G,Conte D,Guadagnino V,Pazienza V,Festi D,Spirito F,Andriulli A

更新日期：2005-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Treatment of chronic hepatitis B has been greatly improved by the use of lamivudine, but mutations occur in the polymerase region of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and lamivudine-resistant mutants frequently develop. The emergence of lamivudine-resistant strains of HBV is a problem for treating chronic hepatitis B using lami...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Natsuizaka M,Hige S,Ono Y,Ogawa K,Nakanishi M,Chuma M,Yoshida S,Asaka M

更新日期：2005-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:One hundred and thirty-one post-liver transplantation patients with chronic hepatitis B and failing lamivudine therapy with detectable serum hepatitis B virus (HBV) deoxyribonucleic acid by hybridization assays or > or =1 x 10(6) copies/mL by polymerase chain reaction, and elevated alanine transaminase levels despite ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Westland CE,Yang H,Delaney WE 4th,Wulfsohn M,Lama N,Gibbs CS,Miller MD,Fry J,Brosgart CL,Schiff ER,Xiong S

更新日期：2005-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To determine the relationship between p53 altered expression and p53 mutations in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), we analysed p53 protein immunohistochemically and assessed the presence of mutations in exons 4-8 of the p53 gene using SSCP assay in 117 HCCs corresponding to 78 patients. We also determined the relations...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Anzola M,Saiz A,Cuevas N,Lopez-Martinez M,Martinez de Pancorbo MA,Burgos JJ

更新日期：2004-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Oral therapy for chronic hepatitis B remains suboptimal. Mathematical modelling of viral decay kinetics to rapidly assess potential antiviral regimens has proved valuable for human immunodeficiency virus and cytomegalovirus. We defined the kinetics of viral replication in 10 chronic hepatitis B patients randomized to ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Wang CC,Holte S,Huang ML,Sacks SL,Engelberg R,Ferrenberg J,Shuhart M,Corey L

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The treatment of hepatitis C is expensive, difficult and arduous from the patient's perspective. It is similarly difficult for the clinician to decide who and when to treat. If hepatitis C is viewed from the liver's perspective we need only treat those patients who will develop the complications of chronic liver disea...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Dillon JF

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A significant proportion of chronic hepatitis C patients fails to achieve sustained virologic response even after treatment with the current, more potent, combination of pegylated interferon-alpha (IFNa) plus ribavirin. Such patients represent a rather heterogeneous group and may be divided initially into relapsers an...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Papatheodoridis GV,Cholongitas E

更新日期：2004-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this study, a comprehensive methodology for modelling the hepatitis C virus (HCV) epidemic is proposed to predict the future disease burden and assess whether the recent decline in the incidence of HCV may affect the future occurrence of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases. Using the prevalence of HC...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Sypsa V,Touloumi G,Tassopoulos NC,Ketikoglou I,Vafiadis I,Hatzis G,Tsantoulas D,Akriviadis E,Delladetsima J,Demonakou M,Hatzakis A

更新日期：2004-07-01 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 Campania Region is a geographical area of southern Italy characterized by high incidence rates of hepatocellular carcinoma and of classic Kaposi's sarcoma. Epidemiological investigations carried out among different population groups in this region have found high prevalence rates of both hepatitis C virus (HCV) an...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Montella M,Serraino D,Crispo A,Romano N,Fusco M,Goedert JJ

更新日期：2004-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interferon therapy for chronic hepatitis C reduces the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma, especially among virological and biochemical responders. However, little is known about the effect of interferon therapy on mortality. We studied the long-term effect of interferon therapy on mortality in patients with chronic hep...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Kasahara A,Tanaka H,Okanoue T,Imai Y,Tsubouchi H,Yoshioka K,Kawata S,Tanaka E,Hino K,Hayashi K,Tamura S,Itoh Y,Kiyosawa K,Kakumu S,Okita K,Hayashi N

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:In this pilot study, we evaluated the efficacy of interferon-alpha (IFN) plus Thymosin-alpha 1 (TA1) to that of IFN alone in naive patients with chronic hepatitis C. Twenty-two patients were randomized to receive interferon-alpha 2b (3 million units three times a week) plus thymosin-alpha l (900 microg/m2 body surface...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Andreone P,Gramenzi A,Cursaro C,Felline F,Loggi E,D'Errico A,Spinosa M,Lorenzini S,Biselli M,Bernardi M

更新日期：2004-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Mixed cryoglobulinaemia, when not secondary to other well-defined immunological disorders, is commonly associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. However, a minority of cases lack evidence of HCV infection and are, therefore, defined as 'true essential' mixed cryoglobulinaemias. We thoroughly investigated thre...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Casato M,Lilli D,Donato G,Granata M,Conti V,Del Giudice G,Rivanera D,Scagnolari C,Antonelli G,Fiorilli M

更新日期：2003-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A randomized trial was conducted to assess the efficacy of interferon-alpha (IFN) daily in combination with ribavirin in 301 naïve patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Patients were randomized to receive ribavirin 1.2 g daily (QD) for 48 weeks with either IFN 5 MU (thrice weekly) TIW for 8 weeks followed by IFN 3 ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Tassopoulos NC,Ketikoglou I,Tsantoulas D,Raptopoulou M,Hatzis G,Vafiadis I,Sidiropoulos L,Kanatakis S,Anagnostopoulos G,Sypsa V,Hatzakis A,Hellenic Viral Hepatitis Research Network.

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Transcription of p21 was activated in hepatitis C virus (HCV) Core-expressing HepG2 cells where its upstream p53 was stabilized. However, this effect was not absolutely required for the activation of p21 by Core, as demonstrated in Hep3B cells. In addition, an opposite effect on the transcription of p21 was observed i...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Kwun HJ,Jang KL

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To study the correlation between total Hepatitis C virus (HCV) Core antigen (Ag) and HCV-RNA, and to assess the proficiency of HCV Core Ag testing in monitoring and predicting virologic response during and after pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and ribavirin combination therapy. A total of 307 samples from treated and u...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Maynard M,Pradat P,Berthillon P,Picchio G,Voirin N,Martinot M,Marcellin P,Trepo C

更新日期：2003-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Children with chronic hepatitis C may be ideal candidates for treatment with interferon alpha (IFNalpha) as they have liver disease at an early stage. However, adverse drug reactions need to be considered. The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of literature on interferon therapy of chronic hepatitis...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Di Ciommo V,Russo P,Ravà L,Caprino L

更新日期：2003-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:To evaluate the prevalence and indicators of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Houston and determine the effectiveness of targeted HCV screening in sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinics. We performed a cross-sectional survey in low-risk and high-risk groups in Houston. This included a blinded survey of HCV con...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： D'Souza G,Arafat R,Hwang L,Cunningham C,Shah S,Reynolds K

更新日期：2003-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Even with pegylated (PEG) interferons (IFN), therapy of chronic hepatitis C (genotype 1) remains unsatisfactory. The initial viral response to IFN identifies patients infected with IFN resistant viruses not responding to standard IFN/ribavirin therapy. The impact of primary IFN unresponsiveness for PEG-IFN-alpha-2a/ri...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Jessner W,Stauber R,Hackl F,Datz C,Watkins-Riedel T,Hofer H,Gangl A,Kessler H,Ferenci P

更新日期：2003-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Better understanding of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication, natural history and the immunopathogenesis of chronic hepatitis B, together with the introduction of effective agents with different mechanisms of action are the basis for better therapeutic strategies against chronic hepatitis B. Among currently available d...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Liaw YF

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Travel to endemic areas is one of the most frequently reported risk factors for infection with the hepatitis A virus (HAV). We evaluated the association between HAV infection and travel, by area of destination. We conducted a case-control study on all cases of HAV infection reported to the Italian National Surveillanc...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Ciccozzi M,Tosti ME,Gallo G,Ragni P,Zotti C,Lopalco P,Ara G,Sangalli M,Balocchini E,Szklo AS,Mele A,SEIEVA collaborating group.

更新日期：2002-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:High-dose induction with alpha-interferon induces early viral clearance of hepatitis C and combined with ribavirin enhances sustained response. We assess whether adding ribavirin after viral clearance obtained by alpha-interferon induction increased the rate of viral eradication.Forty-one naïve patients with chronic h...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Di Marco V,Ferraro D,Almasio P,Vaccaro A,Parisi P,Cappello M,Cino N,Di Stefano R,Craxì A

更新日期：2002-09-01 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：:Increased infiltration of lymphocytes and induction of damage and destruction of hepatocytes by these lymphocytes are characteristic features of chronic viral hepatitis. As chemokines attract lymphocytes to inflamed tissues, we studied macrophage inflammatory protein (MIP)-3alpha, a CC chemokine, in chronic viral hepa...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Yamauchi K,Akbar SM,Horiike N,Michitaka K,Onji M

更新日期：2002-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of the study was to analyse the current literature regarding the mode of transmission of HCV and its global prevalence in different groups of people. A systematic review of the literature on the epidemiology of hepatitis C from 1991 to 2000 using computerized bibliographic databases which include Medline, Curr...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Memon MI,Memon MA

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The role of hepatitis C virus (HCV) heterogeneity in the severity of chronic hepatitis C infection remains unclear. Our aim was to study the hypervariable region 1 (HVR1) heterogeneity in patients with chronic hepatitis C infected with genotype 1b or 3 and with normal or abnormal alanine aminotransferase (ALT). HVR1 q...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Asselah T,Martinot M,Cazals-Hatem D,Boyer N,Auperin A,Le Breton V,Erlinger S,Degott C,Valla D,Marcellin P

更新日期：2002-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We have recently shown that the replication of an HCV-poliovirus (PV) chimera that is dependent upon the hepatitis C virus (HCV) 5' untranslated region (UTR) can be inhibited by treatment with ribozymes targeting HCV RNA. To determine the antiviral effects of anti-HCV ribozyme treatment in combination with type 1 inte...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Macejak DG,Jensen KL,Pavco PA,Phipps KM,Heinz BA,Colacino JM,Blatt LM

更新日期：2001-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We examined serial changes in the hypervariable region 1(HVR1) quasispecies both in immune and nonimmune complexed hepatitis C virus (HCV) particles from 12 patients with chronic hepatitis C to elucidate the mechanism by which genetic diversification of HCV during the course of infection allows escape of virus from th...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Korenaga M,Hino K,Katoh Y,Yamaguchi Y,Okuda M,Yoshioka K,Okita K

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The optimal therapy for patients with chronic hepatitis C who have not responded to interferon (IFN) is still an unsolved issue. The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy and tolerability of a high dose of IFN-alpha2a plus amantadine for chronic hepatitis C patients who were non-responders to a previous cours...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Gaeta GB,Stornaiuolo G,Stanzione M,Ascione T,Pasquazzi C,Taliani G,Cimino L,Budillon G,Piccinino F

更新日期：2001-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We used a PCR method to develop a diagnostic assay for the detection of cytomegalovirus (CMV) DNA in infantile hepatitis, which has been suggested to be associated with CMV infection. CMV DNA was detected in 25 (58.1%) of 43 patients with elevated serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels but no jaundice, and no hep...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Funato T,Satou N,Abukawa D,Satou J,Abe Y,Ishii KK,Iinuma K,Kaku M,Sasaski T

更新日期：2001-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Interferon (IFN)-alpha is a family of antiviral proteins encoded by different genes. The biological significance of the existence of various IFN-alpha subtypes is not clear. We have investigated the interferon system in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, a disease that responds to interferon-alpha2 therapy in ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Larrea E,Alberdi A,Castelruiz Y,Boya P,Civeira MP,Prieto J

更新日期：2001-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:An imbalance between cytoproliferation and apoptosis may be relevant in liver carcinogenesis. The aim of this study was to analyse these parameters in patients with chronic liver damage in relation to the aetiology of the disease. Forty-eight patients were studied: 23 had hepatitis C virus (HCV)- and 11 had hepatitis ...

journal_title：Journal of viral hepatitis

authors： Farinati F,Cardin R,Fiorentino M,D'errico A,Grigioni W,Cecchetto A,Naccarato R

更新日期：2001-01-01 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