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Analysis of hepatitis B virus-mixed genotype infection by ultra deep pyrosequencing in Sudanese patients, 2015-2016. Infection 2019; 47:793-803. [PMID: 30963405 DOI: 10.1007/s15010-019-01306-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2018] [Accepted: 04/03/2019] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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PURPOSE The frequency of detection of HBV co-infection with multiple HBV genotypes is influenced by the detection method; usually co-infections are detected by multiplex PCR or hybridization assays, and are rarely confirmed by sequencing and conventional cloning. The objective of this study was to confirm by ultra-deep pyrosequencing (UDPS) mixed HBV infections, previously detected by multiplex-nested PCR. METHODS Sixteen samples from HBV co-infected Sudanese patients detected by multiplex-nested PCR, were amplified targeting the P/S region and sequenced by UDPS. RESULTS The only genotypes identified using UDPS were D and E, while A, B, C and F genotypes, previously detected by multiplex-nested PCR, were not detected. Specifically, 10 samples were shown to be mono-infected (D or E); in 3 out of 10 mono-infected D patients, a subtype combination was observed: D1 + D7 in 2 cases and D2 + D6 in 1 case. The remaining 6 subjects were D + E co-infected (harboring different mixtures of D subtypes). CONCLUSIONS Overall, UDPS is more effective than multiplex-nested PCR for identifying multiple HBV genotypes and subtypes infections.
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Deep sequencing of HBV pre-S region reveals high heterogeneity of HBV genotypes and associations of word pattern frequencies with HCC. PLoS Genet 2018; 14:e1007206. [PMID: 29474353 PMCID: PMC5841821 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pgen.1007206] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/30/2017] [Revised: 03/07/2018] [Accepted: 01/17/2018] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a common problem in the world, especially in China. More than 60–80% of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) cases can be attributed to HBV infection in high HBV prevalent regions. Although traditional Sanger sequencing has been extensively used to investigate HBV sequences, NGS is becoming more commonly used. Further, it is unknown whether word pattern frequencies of HBV reads by Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) can be used to investigate HBV genotypes and predict HCC status. In this study, we used NGS to sequence the pre-S region of the HBV sequence of 94 HCC patients and 45 chronic HBV (CHB) infected individuals. Word pattern frequencies among the sequence data of all individuals were calculated and compared using the Manhattan distance. The individuals were grouped using principal coordinate analysis (PCoA) and hierarchical clustering. Word pattern frequencies were also used to build prediction models for HCC status using both K-nearest neighbors (KNN) and support vector machine (SVM). We showed the extremely high power of analyzing HBV sequences using word patterns. Our key findings include that the first principal coordinate of the PCoA analysis was highly associated with the fraction of genotype B (or C) sequences and the second principal coordinate was significantly associated with the probability of having HCC. Hierarchical clustering first groups the individuals according to their major genotypes followed by their HCC status. Using cross-validation, high area under the receiver operational characteristic curve (AUC) of around 0.88 for KNN and 0.92 for SVM were obtained. In the independent data set of 46 HCC patients and 31 CHB individuals, a good AUC score of 0.77 was obtained using SVM. It was further shown that 3000 reads for each individual can yield stable prediction results for SVM. Thus, another key finding is that word patterns can be used to predict HCC status with high accuracy. Therefore, our study shows clearly that word pattern frequencies of HBV sequences contain much information about the composition of different HBV genotypes and the HCC status of an individual. HBV infection can lead to many liver complications including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), one of the most common liver cancers in China. High-throughput sequencing technologies have recently been used to study the genotype sequence compositions of HBV infected individuals and to distinguish chronic HBV (CHB) infection from HCC. We used NGS to sequence the pre-S region of a large number of CHB and HCC individuals and designed novel word pattern based approaches to analyze the data. We have several surprising key findings. First, most HBV infected individuals contained mixtures of genotypes B and C sequences. Second, multi-dimensional scaling (MDS) analysis of the data showed that the first principal coordinate was closely associated with the fraction of genotype B (or C) sequences and the second principal coordinate was highly associated with the probability of HCC. Third, we also designed K-nearest neighbors (KNN) and support vector machine (SVM) based classifiers for CHB and HCC with high prediction accuracy. The results were validated in an independent data set.
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Sadeghi A, Shirvani-Dastgerdi E, Tacke F, Yagmur E, Poortahmasebi V, Poorebrahim M, Mohraz M, Hajabdolbaghi M, Rasoolinejad M, Abbasian L, Jafari R, Fakhari Z, Norouzi M, Ebrahimian A, Geravand B, Alavian SM, Jazayeri SM. HBsAg mutations related to occult hepatitis B virus infection in HIV-positive patients result in a reduced secretion and conformational changes of HBsAg. J Med Virol 2016; 89:246-256. [DOI: 10.1002/jmv.24623] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 07/04/2016] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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- Ahmadreza Sadeghi
- Hepatitis B Molecular Laboratory, Department of Virology; School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Department of Medicine III; RWTH-University Hospital Aachen; Aachen Germany
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- Laboratory Diagnostics Center; RWTH-University Hospital Aachen and Medical Care Center, Dr. Stein and Colleagues; Moenchengladbach Germany
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- Hepatitis B Molecular Laboratory, Department of Virology; School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Department of Medical Biotechnology; School of Advanced Technologies in Medicine, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Iranian Research Center for HIV/AIDS; Tehran Iran
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- Hepatitis B Molecular Laboratory, Department of Virology; School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Hepatitis B Molecular Laboratory, Department of Virology; School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Hepatitis B Molecular Laboratory, Department of Virology; School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Hepatitis B Molecular Laboratory, Department of Virology; School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Hepatitis B Molecular Laboratory, Department of Virology; School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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- Hepatitis B Molecular Laboratory, Department of Virology; School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences; Tehran Iran
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Littlejohn M, Locarnini S, Yuen L. Origins and Evolution of Hepatitis B Virus and Hepatitis D Virus. Cold Spring Harb Perspect Med 2016; 6:a021360. [PMID: 26729756 DOI: 10.1101/cshperspect.a021360] [Citation(s) in RCA: 73] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Members of the family Hepadnaviridae fall into two subgroups: mammalian and avian. The detection of endogenous avian hepadnavirus DNA integrated into the genomes of zebra finches has revealed a deep evolutionary origin of hepadnaviruses that was not previously recognized, dating back at least 40 million and possibly >80 million years ago. The nonprimate mammalian members of the Hepadnaviridae include the woodchuck hepatitis virus (WHV), the ground squirrel hepatitis virus, and arctic squirrel hepatitis virus, as well as a number of members of the recently described bat hepatitis virus. The identification of hepatitis B viruses (HBVs) in higher primates, such as chimpanzee, gorilla, orangutan, and gibbons that cluster with the human HBV, as well as a number of recombinant forms between humans and primates, further implies a more complex origin of this virus. We discuss the current theories of the origin and evolution of HBV and propose a model that includes cross-species transmissions and subsequent recombination events on a genetic backbone of genotype C HBV infection. The hepatitis delta virus (HDV) is a defective RNA virus requiring the presence of the HBV for the completion of its life cycle. The origins of this virus remain unknown, although some recent studies have suggested an ancient African radiation. The age of the association between HDV and HBV is also unknown.
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- Margaret Littlejohn
- Molecular Research and Development, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, Doherty Institute, Melbourne 3000, Australia
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- Molecular Research and Development, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, Doherty Institute, Melbourne 3000, Australia
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- Molecular Research and Development, Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory, Doherty Institute, Melbourne 3000, Australia
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Tong HV, Thomas Bock C, Velavan TP. Genetic insights on host and hepatitis B virus in liver diseases. MUTATION RESEARCH-REVIEWS IN MUTATION RESEARCH 2014; 762:65-75. [PMID: 25475418 DOI: 10.1016/j.mrrev.2014.06.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2014] [Revised: 06/16/2014] [Accepted: 06/17/2014] [Indexed: 02/08/2023]
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Araujo NM, Araujo OC, Silva EM, Villela-Nogueira CA, Nabuco LC, Parana R, Bessone F, Gomes SA, Trepo C, Kay A. Identification of novel recombinants of hepatitis B virus genotypes F and G in human immunodeficiency virus-positive patients from Argentina and Brazil. J Gen Virol 2012; 94:150-158. [PMID: 23079380 DOI: 10.1099/vir.0.047324-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype G (HBV/G) infection is almost always detected along with a co-infecting HBV strain that can supply HBeAg, typically HBV/A2. In this study we describe, in two human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive patients from Argentina and Brazil, the first report of HBV/G infection in Argentina and co-circulation of HBV/G, HBV/F and G/F recombinants in the American continent. HBV isolates carrying the 36 bp insertion of HBV/G were the most prevalent in both patients, with >99 % of colonies hybridizing to a probe specific for this insertion. Phylogenetic analyses of full-length genomes and precore/core fragments revealed that F4 and F1b were the co-infecting subgenotypes in the Brazilian and Argentinian patients, respectively. Bootscanning analysis provided evidence of recombination in several clones from both patients, with recombination breakpoints located mainly at the precore/core region. These data should encourage further investigations on the clinical implications of HBV/G recombinants in HBV/HIV co-infected patients.
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- Natalia M Araujo
- Laboratory of Molecular Virology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro 21040-360, Brazil
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- Laboratory of Molecular Virology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro 21040-360, Brazil
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- Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Lyon - INSERM U 1052/CNRS UMR 5286, 69424 Lyon Cedex 03, France
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- Hepatology Division, Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-970, Brazil
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- Hepatology Division, Clementino Fraga Filho University Hospital, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro 21941-970, Brazil
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- Department of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Prof. Edgard Santos University Hospital, Federal University of Bahia, Salvador 40110-060, Brazil
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, University of Rosario School of Medicine, Rosario 2000, Argentina
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- Laboratory of Molecular Virology, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, FIOCRUZ, Rio de Janeiro 21040-360, Brazil
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- Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Lyon - INSERM U 1052/CNRS UMR 5286, 69424 Lyon Cedex 03, France
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- Centre de Recherche en Cancérologie de Lyon - INSERM U 1052/CNRS UMR 5286, 69424 Lyon Cedex 03, France
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Kao JH, Liu CJ, Jow GM, Chen PJ, Chen DS, Chen BF. Fine mapping of hepatitis B virus pre-S deletion and its association with hepatocellular carcinoma. Liver Int 2012; 32:1373-81. [PMID: 22676233 DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-3231.2012.02826.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 30] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/20/2012] [Accepted: 05/01/2012] [Indexed: 01/16/2023]
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BACKGROUND Naturally occurring pre-S deletion mutants have been identified in hepatitis B virus (HBV)-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). AIMS This study investigated whether specific deletions within the pre-S region were associated with HCC development. METHODS The virologic characteristics of 56 HBV chronic carriers and 112 age-matched patients with HBV-related HCC were examined. RESULTS The HCC patients had a significantly higher frequency of high viral load, basal core promoter mutation and pre-S deletion than chronic carriers. Sequencing analysis showed that the deleted regions were clustered mainly in the C terminus of pre-S1 (70.5%) and the N terminus of pre-S2 (72.7%) in HCC patients. Immuno-epitope mapping of these pre-S deletion sequences showed that all the deletion regions encompassed T- and B- cell epitopes and the B-cell epitope at amino acid 1-6 of pre-S2 was significantly deleted in HCC patients (60.0% vs. 0.0%; P = 0.036). Functional mapping of these deletion mutants showed that most of HCC patients lost one or more functional sites and the deletion of site for viral secretion (aa 1-5 of pre-S2 domain) was significantly detected in HCC patients than chronic carriers (62.5% vs. 0.0%; P = 0.029). Computational protein function prediction indicated that these mutants may have different molecular functions and participate in other biological processes compared with wild-type pre-S. CONCLUSIONS Deletion of B-cell epitope at amino acid 1-6 of pre-S2 region and the site for virion secretion are significantly associated with the development of HCC in HBV carriers.
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- Jia-Horng Kao
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Utama A, Siburian MD, Fanany I, Intan MDB, Dhenni R, Kurniasih TS, Lelosutan SAR, Achwan WA, Arnelis, Lukito B, Yusuf I, Lesmana LA, Sulaiman A, Tai S. Low prevalence of hepatitis B virus pre-S deletion mutation in Indonesia. J Med Virol 2012; 83:1717-26. [PMID: 21837787 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.22172] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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The molecular epidemiological study of hepatitis B virus (HBV) in Indonesia is still limited. This study was aimed to identify the prevalence of HBV pre-S deletion/insertion mutations, and to assess the association of pre-S deletion mutation with liver disease progression in Indonesia. Pre-S mutations were identified by direct sequencing. Of the 265 subjects, 32 samples (12.1%) harbored pre-S deletion/insertion mutations. The prevalence of those pre-S mutations was 2.7% (2/75), 12.9% (8/62), 16.7% (11/66), and 17.7% (11/62) in asymptomatic carrier, chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma groups, respectively. Statistical analysis showed significant difference among them (P = 0.024). In HBV genotype B (HBV/B), pre-S1, pre-S1/S2, and pre-S2 deletion mutations were detected respectively in 3 (17.6%), 4 (23.5%), and 9 (52.9%) of 17 samples. On the other hand, in HBV/C, 12 of 15 samples (80.0%) showed a pre-S2 deletion mutation, and only 2 samples (13.3%) demonstrated a pre-S1/S2 deletion mutation. These results suggest that in HBV/B deletion mutation tends to occur in pre-S1 or pre-S1/S2 region, while in HBV/C the deletion mutation usually occurs in the pre-S2 region. Analysis of complete genome of four viruses confirmed that 3 isolates were classified into HBV/B3, and 1 isolate was HBV/C1. However, SimPlot and BootScan analyses showed that isolate 08.10.002 was an intragenotypic recombinant between HBV/B3 and HBV/B4. As conclusion, the prevalence of HBV pre-S mutations was relatively low in Indonesian patients compared to those from Taiwan, Japan, and other Asian countries. There was a weak association between pre-S deletion mutation and progressive liver disease.
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- Andi Utama
- Molecular Epidemiology Division, Mochtar Riady Institute for Nanotechnology, Universitas Pelita Harapan, Lippo Karawaci, Tangerang, Indonesia.
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Cai Z, Lou G, Cai T, Yang J, Wu N. Development of a novel genotype-specific loop-mediated isothermal amplification technique for Hepatitis B virus genotypes B and C genotyping and quantification. J Clin Virol 2011; 52:288-94. [PMID: 21908234 DOI: 10.1016/j.jcv.2011.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2011] [Revised: 08/02/2011] [Accepted: 08/15/2011] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is the need for a rapid, economical method for genotyping Hepatitis B virus (HBV) to support clinical practice. OBJECTIVES To develop a novel HBV genotyping process using genotype specific loop mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP). STUDY DESIGN HBV genotypes B and C specific LAMP methods were evaluated using standard panel. A comparative analysis of the LAMP test against Taqman assay using 105 clinical samples, was undertaken to evaluate the quantitation capacity of the method. 111 clinical samples were used to test the clinical applicability of the genotype specific LAMP method. The results were compared with those obtained by real-time PCR based genotyping and sequencing. RESULTS Using genotype-specific primers, the LAMP assay correctly identified all predefined genotypes B and C, and no cross-reaction was observed. Real-time format of this assay provides simultaneous identification and quantification of genotypes B and C. The detection sensitivity of the method was found to be 323 and 515 copies/ml for genotypes B and C specific LAMP assay respectively. High correlation (R(2)=0.91) and good agreement between the LAMP method and the real-time PCR test were achieved for HBV quantitation. Samples from 111 HBV-infected patients were genotyped with LAMP, revealing 53% HBV as genotype B, 36% as genotype C, and 12% as mixed genotypes B and C. LAMP method showed coincidence rates of 96.7% with the real-time PCR genotyping results. CONCLUSION This approach is a promising tool for HBV genotyping and quantitation. It appears to be useful for routine clinical practice even in field investigation.
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- Zhejun Cai
- The Second Clinical Medicine College, Tongji Medical College, Huazhong University of Science & Technology, Wuhan, China
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Chen XL, Sun DX, Zhang XL. Hepatitis B virus genotypes. Shijie Huaren Xiaohua Zazhi 2011; 19:389-393. [DOI: 10.11569/wcjd.v19.i4.389] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a member of the hepadnavirus family and can lead to severe liver disease. HBV has a very high genetic variability. Currently, eight genotypes of HBV have been recognized, and most genotypes are now divided into subgenotypes with distinct virological and epidemiological properties. In addition, recombination among HBV genotypes increases the variability of HBV. This review summarizes current knowledge of the epidemiology of genetic variability in hepadnaviruses and, due to rapid progress in the field, updates several recent reviews on HBV genotypes and subgenotypes.
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Simultaneous genotyping and quantification of hepatitis B virus for genotypes B and C by real-time PCR assay. J Clin Microbiol 2010; 48:3690-7. [PMID: 20720032 DOI: 10.1128/jcm.00741-10] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is an important cause of human chronic liver diseases and is a major public health problem. Viral load and HBV genotype play critical roles in determining clinical outcomes and response to antiviral treatment in hepatitis B patients. Viral genotype detection and quantification assays are currently in use with different levels of effectiveness. In this study, the performance of a real-time genotyping and quantitative PCR (GQ-PCR)-based assay was evaluated. Through the use of genotype-specific primers and probes, this assay provides simultaneous identification and quantification of genotypes B and C in a single reaction. Our GQ-PCR correctly identified all predefined genotypes B and C, and no cross-reaction between genotypes B and C were observed. The GQ-PCR identified more cases of HBV infections with mixed genotypes B and C than direct sequencing did. Samples from 127 HBV-infected Chinese patients were genotyped with GQ-PCR, revealing 56.7% HBV as genotype B, 13.4% as genotype C, and 29.8% as mixed genotypes B and C. This assay provides a reliable, efficient, and cost-effective means for quantification of the B and C genotypes of HBV in single or mixed infections. This assay is suitable for sequential monitoring of viral load levels and for determining the relationship between the genotype viral load and stage of disease in Asians.
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Liu W, Zhai J, Liu J, Xie Y. Identification of natural recombination in duck hepatitis B virus. Virus Res 2010; 149:245-51. [PMID: 20144903 DOI: 10.1016/j.virusres.2010.02.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/14/2009] [Revised: 02/01/2010] [Accepted: 02/01/2010] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Due to its high similarity to human hepatitis B virus (HBV), duck HBV (DHBV) is often used as an important model for HBV research. While inter-genotypic recombination of HBV is common, it has not been reported with DHBV. In this study, 32 non-redundant DHBV complete genomes were analyzed using phylogenetic methods and classified into two clusters, corresponding to the 'Chinese' and 'Western country' branches previously reported based on geographical distribution. One 'Chinese' branch strain was isolated in Australia and three 'Western country' branch strains were isolated in China, suggesting cross-geographical distribution of both branches. Recombination analyses of the 32 DHBV genomes identified two possible inter-genotypic recombination events with high confidence value. These recombination events occurred between the lineages represented, respectively, by the Chinese isolate GD3 (AY536371, 'Chinese' branch) and the American isolate DHBV16 (K01834, 'Western country' branch), giving rise to two Chinese recombinant isolates CH4 (EU429324) and CH6 (EU429326). The identification of inter-genotypic recombination among circulating DHBV isolates suggests the usefulness of DHBV as a model for studying the mechanism of HBV recombination.
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- Wei Liu
- Key Laboratory of Medical Molecular Virology, Institute of Medical Microbiology, Shanghai Medical College, Fudan University, Shanghai 200032, China
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Baig S, Siddiqui A, Chakravarty R, Moatter T. Hepatitis B virus subgenotypes D1 and D3 are prevalent in Pakistan. BMC Res Notes 2009; 2:1. [PMID: 19121226 PMCID: PMC2636821 DOI: 10.1186/1756-0500-2-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/16/2008] [Accepted: 01/04/2009] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
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Background As the hepatitis B genotyping is important for assessing its clinical implications and geographical distribution, the sub-genotypes have been found useful for determination of specific genomic markers related to hepatocarcinogenesis. In Pakistan, there is no reported data on molecular evolutionary analysis of HBV. A study was, therefore, much needed to evaluate the spectra of mutations present in the strains prevalent here. Findings to confirm specificity of PCR typing, phylogenetic analysis of the pre-S1 region and the divergence was studied through 13 sequences of 362 bp (accession number EF432765 – EF432777). A total of 315 serum samples, selected from HBsAg positive patients representing the major ethnic groups, residing in Karachi, Sindh were tested for genotyping. Genotype D (219/315) was found to be the most prevalent (70%) amongst our patients. The rest of the genotypes A and a mixture of A and D (AD) were distributed as 20%, and 10% respectively. Phylogenetic tree demonstrated clustering of 11 samples with subgenotype D1 sequences and the remaining two strains on a branch within D3 samples. All samples intermixed with strains from other countries and were found to be closely related to Indian, Iranian and Egyptian HBV strains with 98.7 – 99.0% homology. Conclusion This study confirms the predominance of genotype D in southeastern Asia and presence of subgenotypes DI and D3 in the Pakistani infected patients. More studies are required to investigate the reason for fewer inclusions of D3 compared to the D1 in Pakistani HBV strains.
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- Saeeda Baig
- Department of Biochemistry, Ziauddin Medical College, Ziauddin University, Karachi, Pakistan.
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Jardi R, Rodriguez-Frias F, Schaper M, Giggi E, Tabernero D, Homs M, Esteban R, Buti M. Analysis of hepatitis B genotype changes in chronic hepatitis B infection: Influence of antiviral therapy. J Hepatol 2008; 49:695-701. [PMID: 18490074 DOI: 10.1016/j.jhep.2008.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/27/2007] [Revised: 03/13/2008] [Accepted: 03/31/2008] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND/AIMS The frequency of mixed hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes in chronic HBV (CHB) and genotype changes during natural disease evolution and as a result of antiviral therapy were investigated. METHODS Serum samples from 103 CHB patients were included in a cross-sectional study. Longitudinal study of HBV genotypes was performed in 22 patients, 17 of them under antiviral therapy (lamivudine and/or adefovir). HBV genotyping was done by the INNO-LiPA HBV assay. RESULTS Genotypes observed in the cross-sectional study: A 32% of cases, D 42%, C 2%, F 2%, and mixed genotypes 22% (mainly A/D, followed by A/G). Genotype G was found in 7% of patients, always combined with other genotypes. In the longitudinal study, genotype changes were observed only in treated patients (9 cases). Genotype A strains were positively selected in 6 of them, mainly as mixed A/D. In 6 patients, selection coincided with a decrease in HBV-DNA levels. CONCLUSIONS A high frequency of mixed HBV genotypes was observed in our setting. Selection of genotype A strains during treatment is likely an indication that sensitivity to therapy differs between genotypes A and D. The absence of changes in untreated patients suggests that HBV genotype is stable without external factors.
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- Rosendo Jardi
- Department of Biochemistry, Hospital General Universitario Vall d'Hebrón, Paseo Valle Hebrón s/n, Servicio de Bioquimica, Barcelona 08035, Spain.
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Zhang Q, Wu G, Richards E, Jia S, Zeng C. Universal primers for HBV genome DNA amplification across subtypes: a case study for designing more effective viral primers. Virol J 2007; 4:92. [PMID: 17892576 PMCID: PMC2099425 DOI: 10.1186/1743-422x-4-92] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/28/2007] [Accepted: 09/24/2007] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Background The highly heterogenic characteristic of viruses is the major obstacle to efficient DNA amplification. Taking advantage of the large number of virus DNA sequences in public databases to select conserved sites for primer design is an optimal way to tackle the difficulties in virus genome amplification. Results Here we use hepatitis B virus as an example to introduce a simple and efficient way for virus primer design. Based on the alignment of HBV sequences in public databases and a program BxB in Perl script, our method selected several optimal sites for HBV primer design. Polymerase chain reaction showed that compared with the success rate of the most popular primers for whole genome amplification of HBV, one set of primers for full length genome amplification and four sets of walking primers showed significant improvement. These newly designed primers are suitable for most subtypes of HBV. Conclusion Researchers can extend the method described here to design universal or subtype specific primers for various types of viruses. The BxB program based on multiple sequence alignment not only can be used as a separate tool but also can be integrated in any open source primer design software to select conserved regions for primer design.
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- Qingrun Zhang
- Beijing Institute of Genomics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 101300, China.
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Tseng TC, Liu CJ, Chen PJ, Lai MY, Lin CL, Kao JH, Chen DS. Subgenotypes of hepatitis B virus genotype C do not correlate with disease progression of chronic hepatitis B in Taiwan. Liver Int 2007; 27:983-8. [PMID: 17696938 DOI: 10.1111/j.1478-3231.2007.01546.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/13/2023]
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BACKGROUND Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotype C (HBV/C) has two subgenotypes: HBV/Cs and Ce. The prevalence and clinical implications of subgenotype Cs and Ce in Taiwanese HBV carriers remain unknown. METHODS Subgenotypes of HBV/C were determined in 242 Taiwanese HBV carriers with various stages of liver disease. The clinical as well as virologic features between patients with HBV/Cs and HBV/Ce infection were further compared. RESULTS HBV/Ce was the predominant subgenotype in Taiwan. The prevalence of HBV/Ce was 93.6% in the inactive carriers group, 84.2% in chronic hepatitis patients, 81.2% in cirrhosis patients, 92.5% in hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients without cirrhosis and 91.9% in HCC patients with cirrhosis. There was no significant difference in the distribution of the HBV/C subgenotypes among patients with different stages of liver disease. CONCLUSIONS Subgenotypes of HBV/C may not have a clinical impact on the disease progression of chronic hepatitis B in Taiwan.
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- Tai-Chung Tseng
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, National Taiwan University College of Medicine and National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Zekri ARN, Hafez MM, Mohamed NI, Hassan ZK, El-Sayed MH, Khaled MM, Mansour T. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes in Egyptian pediatric cancer patients with acute and chronic active HBV infection. Virol J 2007; 4:74. [PMID: 17631684 PMCID: PMC1947959 DOI: 10.1186/1743-422x-4-74] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2007] [Accepted: 07/15/2007] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Background There are eight genotypes of hepatitis B virus (A-H) and subgenotypes are recognized. Genotyping can be accomplished based on a partial sequence of HBV genome such as the pre-S or S gene. Several methods have been developed and used for HBV genotyping. This study was undertaken to determine the HBV genotypes in Egyptian pediatric cancer patients with acute and chronic liver disease. Methods HBV genotypes were determined in 22 patients who had acute forms of liver disease (AH) and in 48 patients with chronic active hepatitis (CAH). A type-specific primer based the nested-PCR method was employed in the HBV genotyping. Results This study showed that HBV infections in pediatric cancer patients are attributed predominantly to viral genotypes D and B that constituted 37.1% and 25.7%, respectively of the total infections. In addition, there was a relatively high prevalence of mixed infections of 15.7% among the studied group especially mixed A/D genotype infections. Genotype D was found significantly more often in patients with CAH than in patients with AH [23/48(47.9%) v 3/22 (13.6%)]. Conclusion These findings show the distribution of HBV A-D genotypes in pediatric cancer Egyptian patients. Furthermore, our results indicate a markedly high prevalence of mixed A/D genotype infections in subjects with CAH and a possible association of mixed infections with the severity of liver diseases.
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- Abdel-Rahman N Zekri
- Virology and Immunology Unit, Cancer Biology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, 1st Kasr El-Aini st, Cairo, Egypt
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- Virology and Immunology Unit, Cancer Biology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, 1st Kasr El-Aini st, Cairo, Egypt
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- Microbiology Department, Faculty of Medicine, Suez Canal University, Ismailia, Egypt
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- Virology and Immunology Unit, Cancer Biology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, 1st Kasr El-Aini st, Cairo, Egypt
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- Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Ain Shams university, Abbasya, Cairo, Egypt
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- National Diabetes Institute, Ministry of Health, Egypt, 1st Kasr El-Aini st., Cairo, Egypt
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- Virology and Immunology Unit, Cancer Biology Department, National Cancer Institute, Cairo University, 1st Kasr El-Aini st, Cairo, Egypt
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Lin CL, Liu CH, Chen W, Huang WL, Chen PJ, Lai MY, Chen DS, Kao JH. Association of pre-S deletion mutant of hepatitis B virus with risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2007; 22:1098-103. [PMID: 17608857 DOI: 10.1111/j.1440-1746.2006.04515.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 69] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022]
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BACKGROUND Pre-S deletion mutant of hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects the expression of middle and small surface proteins, resulting in intracellular accumulation of large surface protein. The correlation between pre-S deletion mutant and risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in hepatitis B virus carriers remains unclear. METHODS Using molecular assays, pre-S deletion mutant of HBV were determined in 266 patients with chronic HBV genotype B or C infection. They included 202 asymptomatic carriers and 64 HCC patients. RESULTS The overall prevalence of pre-S deletion mutant was 16.5%. Hepatocellular carcinoma (odds ratio [OR], 3.23; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.23-8.48, P = 0.02) and genotype C (OR, 3.19; 95%CI, 1.54-6.62, P = 0.002) were independently associated with the presence of pre-S deletion mutant. The prevalence of pre-S deletion mutant was comparable between HCC patients with genotype B and C infection. Nevertheless, in asymptomatic carriers, patients with genotype C infection were significantly associated with the presence of pre-S deletion mutant compared to those with genotype B infection (20.8% vs 7.2%, P = 0.007). Compared with age- and genotype B-matched asymptomatic carriers, young HCC patients (<50 years of age) had a significantly higher frequency of pre-S deletion (3.4% vs 20%, P = 0.04). CONCLUSIONS Pre-S deletion mutant is more frequent in HBV carriers with genotype C infection, and those with pre-S deletion mutant may be associated with the development of HCC, irrespective of HBV genotype.
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- Chih-Lin Lin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ren-Ai Branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Alam MM, Zaidi SZ, Shaukat S, Sharif S, Angez M, Naeem A, Saleha S, Butt JA, Malik SA. Common genotypes of Hepatitis B virus prevalent in injecting drug abusers (addicts) of North West Frontier Province of Pakistan. Virol J 2007; 4:63. [PMID: 17597548 PMCID: PMC1910598 DOI: 10.1186/1743-422x-4-63] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2007] [Accepted: 06/28/2007] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND The epidemiological significance of Hepatitis B virus genotypes has been well established and becoming an essential concern day by day however, much little is known about the mixed infection with more than one Hepatitis B virus genotypes and their clinical relevance. METHODS Intravenous drug abusers are considered as a major risk group for the acquisition and transmission of blood borne infections like hepatitis B, however, in Pakistan, no such data has ever been reported about the epidemiology of HBV and its genotypes in Injecting Drug Users. 250 individuals were analyzed for hepatitis B virus genotypes after prior screening with serological assay for the detection of HBsAg. RESULTS 56 (22.4%) individuals were found positive on ELSIA for HBsAg. The genotype distribution was found to be as: genotype D, 62.5%; genotype A, 8.92% while 28.57% individuals were found to be infected with a mixture of genotype A and D. CONCLUSION There is an urgent need of the time to develop public health care policies with special emphasis towards the control of HBV transmission through high risk groups especially Injecting Drug Users.
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- Head of Department of Virology; Principal Investigator-WHO Regional Reference Laboratory for Polio Eradication Initiative, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Virology, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Virology, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Virology, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Virology, National Institute of Health, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Research Student, Department of Virology, National Institute of Health, Islamabad Pakistan
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- Head of Department of Gastroenterology, Pakistan Institute of Medical Sciences, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Head of Department of Biochemistry, Quaid-i-azam University, Islamabad, Pakistan
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Datta S, Banerjee A, Chandra PK, Mahapatra PK, Chakrabarti S, Chakravarty R. Drug trafficking routes and hepatitis B in injection drug users, Manipur, India. Emerg Infect Dis 2007; 12:1954-7. [PMID: 17326951 PMCID: PMC3291348 DOI: 10.3201/eid1212.060425] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Prevalence of hepatitis B genotype C in injection drug users in the northeastern Indian state of Manipur, neighboring the "Golden Triangle," correlates well with overland drug-trafficking routes, the injection drug use epidemic, and the spread of HIV. Further spread to other regions of India through mobile populations is possible.
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Hayashi K, Katano Y, Takeda Y, Honda T, Ishigami M, Itoh A, Hirooka Y, Nakano I, Yano M, Goto H, Yoshioka K, Toyoda H, Kumada T. Comparison of hepatitis B virus subgenotypes in patients with acute and chronic hepatitis B and absence of lamivudine-resistant strains in acute hepatitis B in Japan. J Med Virol 2007; 79:366-73. [PMID: 17311332 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.20824] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been classified into eight genotypes and can be further divided into several subgenotypes that have different geographic distributions. Because of increased human migration, the prevalence of rare subgenotypes is increasing in Japanese patients with acute hepatitis B. Lamivudine-resistant strains of HBV have begun to emerge in association with chronic hepatitis B. The aim of this study was to investigate the distribution of HBV subgenotypes and lamivudine-resistant strains in patients in Japan with acute hepatitis B. One hundred twenty-three patients with acute hepatitis B and 123 with chronic hepatitis B were studied. HBV subgenotypes and lamivudine-resistance mutations were determined by direct sequencing of the preS and polymerase region, respectively. HBV subgenotypes Aa (n=3), Ae (n=23), Ba (n=7), Bj (n=3), Cs (n=7), Ce (n=76), D (n=2), and H (n=2) were detected in patients with acute hepatitis. In patients with chronic hepatitis, HBV subgenotypes Ae (n=4), Ba (n=1), Bj (n=18), and Ce (n=100) were found. Non-common Japanese subgenotypes, that is, non-Bj and non-Ce, were detected more frequently in patients with acute hepatitis (35.8%) than in patients with chronic hepatitis (4.1%) (Odds ratio, 0.076; 95%CI, 0.029-0.200; P<0.0001). Lamivudine-resistance mutations were detected in chronic hepatitis patients with breakthrough hepatitis but not in other patients. In conclusion, the prevalence of uncommon Japanese HBV subgenotypes is expected to increase, although lamivudine-resistant strains have not yet been found in patients with acute hepatitis B.
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- Kazuhiko Hayashi
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagoya University Graduate School of Medicine, Tsuruma-cho, Showa-ku, Nagoya, Japan
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a member of the hepadnavirus family. Hepadnaviruses can be found in both mammals (orthohepadnaviruses) and birds (avihepadnaviruses). The genetic variability of HBV is very high. There are eight genotypes of HBV and three clades of HBV isolates from apes that appear to be additional genotypes of HBV. Most genotypes are now divided into subgenotypes with distinct virological and epidemiological properties. In addition, recombination among HBV genotypes increases the variability of HBV. This review summarises current knowledge of the epidemiology of genetic variability in hepadnaviruses and, due to rapid progress in the field, updates several recent reviews on HBV genotypes and subgenotypes.
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- Stephan Schaefer
- Abteilung für Virologie, Institut für Medizinische Mikrobiologie, Virologie und Hygiene, Universität Rostock, Schillingallee 70, D-18057 Rostock, Germany.
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Lin CL, Chen JD, Liu CJ, Lee PH, Chen PJ, Lai MY, Kao JH, Chen DS. Clinicopathological differences between hepatitis B viral genotype B- and C-related resectable hepatocellular carcinoma. J Viral Hepat 2007; 14:64-9. [PMID: 17212646 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2893.2006.00776.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Clinical and pathogenic differences exist between hepatitis B viral (HBV) genotypes B and C, and genotype C has a higher risk of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development than genotype B. The aim of this study was to investigate whether HBV genotypes B and C influence the clinicopathological features of patients with resectable HCC. Stored serum samples from 193 patients with resectable HBV-related HCC were tested for HBV genotypes by a molecular method. Of 193 patients undergoing resection of HCC, 107 (55%) and 86 (45%) were infected with genotypes B and C, respectively. Compared with genotype C patients, genotype B patients were less likely to be associated with liver cirrhosis (33%vs 51%, P = 0.01). Pathologically, genotype B patients had a higher rate of solitary tumour (94%vs 86%, P = 0.048) and more satellite nodules (22%vs 12%, P = 0.05) than genotype C patients. Our results indicate that genotype B-related HCC is less associated with liver cirrhosis and has a higher frequency of solitary tumour as well as more satellite nodules than genotype C-related HCC. These characteristics may contribute to the recurrence patterns and prognosis of HBV-related HCC in patients with genotype B or C infection.
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- C-L Lin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ren-Ai Branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Lin CL, Liu CJ, Chen PJ, Lai MY, Chen DS, Kao JH. High prevalence of occult hepatitis B virus infection in Taiwanese intravenous drug users. J Med Virol 2007; 79:1674-8. [PMID: 17854041 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.20985] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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The epidemiology and impact of occult HBV infection in intravenous drug users remain largely unknown. The aim of the study was to investigate the prevalence of occult HBV infection among intravenous drug users in Taiwan. Molecular assays were used to determine the level of serum HBV DNA and the genotype in 304 intravenous drug users negative for both HBsAg and anti-HCV. Of 304 intravenous drug users, 125 (41.1%) were positive for serum HBV DNA. The genotype distribution of HBV was as follows: B, 55 (44%); C, 29 (23%); and mixed B and C infections, 41 (33%). The mean and median serum HBV DNA levels in 125 intravenous drug users with occult HBV infection were 4.0 +/- 0.6 and 4.0 log(10) copies/ml, respectively. The mean serum HBV DNA level in carriers with mixed genotype B and C infections was significantly higher than those infected with HBV genotype B or genotype C alone (mean, 4.2 +/- 0.6 log(10) vs. 3.9 +/- 0.5 log(10), and 3.9 +/- 0.7 log(10) copies/ml, P = 0.01 and 0.05, respectively). The amino acid sequence determination of HBV surface gene in 20 intravenous drug users with occult HBV infection selected at random showed no mutation of amino acid at codon 145. In conclusion, the prevalence of occult HBV infection and mixed HBV genotype infections are not uncommon in intravenous drug users residing in an HBV endemic areas. In addition, intravenous drug users with occult mixed genotype B and C infections have significantly higher viral loads than those with occult infection of single HBV genotype.
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- Chih-Lin Lin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Ren-Ai Branch, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Yang J, Xing K, Deng R, Wang J, Wang X. Identification of Hepatitis B virus putative intergenotype recombinants by using fragment typing. J Gen Virol 2006; 87:2203-2215. [PMID: 16847116 DOI: 10.1099/vir.0.81752-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 50] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Eight hundred and thirty-seven human Hepatitis B virus (HBV) genomes were categorized into pure genotypes and potential intergenotypes, according to their fragment types which were determined based on similarity and phylogenetic analyses of 13 contrived fragments of 250 bp against the corresponding fragments of the consensus sequences of genotypes A-H. Twenty-five intergenotypes, including 171 genomes, were revealed from the potential intergenotype recombinants by phylogenetic analysis of the precisely derived mosaic fragments. Among these, four new intergenotypes were discovered. Many genomes were revealed as putative intergenotype recombinants for the first time. About 87 % of the putative recombinants were B/C (120) and A/D (29) hybrids. The other recombinants comprised A/B/C, A/C, A/E, A/G, C/D, C/F, C/G, C/U (U for unknown genotype) and B/C/U hybrids. Genotypes A and C showed a higher recombination tendency than did other genotypes. The results also demonstrated region priority and breakpoint hot spots in the intergenotype recombination. Recombination breakpoints were found to be concentrated mainly in the vicinity of the DR1 region (nt 1640-1900), the pre S1/S2 region (nt 3150-100), the 3'-end of the C gene (nt 2330-2450) and the 3'-end of the S gene (nt 650-830). These results support the suggestion that intergenotype recombinants may result from co-infection with different genotypes.
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- Jie Yang
- Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanfang Hospital, Guangzhou 510515, People's Republic of China
- State Key Laboratory for Biocontrol, School of Life Science, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biocontrol, School of Life Science, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biocontrol, School of Life Science, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biocontrol, School of Life Science, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China
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- State Key Laboratory for Biocontrol, School of Life Science, Sun Yat-sen (Zhongshan) University, Guangzhou 510275, People's Republic of China
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Chen BF, Liu CJ, Jow GM, Chen PJ, Kao JH, Chen DS. High prevalence and mapping of pre-S deletion in hepatitis B virus carriers with progressive liver diseases. Gastroenterology 2006; 130:1153-68. [PMID: 16618410 DOI: 10.1053/j.gastro.2006.01.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 232] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/01/2005] [Accepted: 12/21/2005] [Indexed: 12/17/2022]
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BACKGROUND & AIMS The interactions among pre-S deletion, precore (PC) mutation, and basal core promoter (BCP) mutation in various stages of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection remain unclear and were thus investigated in this study. METHODS The sequences of the pre-S region and the BCP (A1762T, G1764A) and PC (G1896A) mutations were determined in 46 HBV chronic carriers (CC) and 106 age-matched carriers with different stages of liver diseases, including 38 chronic hepatitis (CH), 18 cirrhosis (LC), and 50 hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). RESULTS A higher prevalence of pre-S deletion and BCP and PC mutations was found in carriers with progressive liver diseases compared with the CC group. By logistic regression analysis, patients with pre-S deletion and BCP mutation were significantly associated with the development of progressive liver diseases than those without. Combination of mutations rather than single mutation was associated with the development of progressive liver diseases, especially in combination with pre-S deletion. Sequencing analysis showed that the deleted regions were more often in the 3' terminus of pre-S1 and the 5' terminus of pre-S2. Further mapping of these pre-S deletion sequences found that all the deletion regions encompassed T- and B-cell epitopes, and most of them lost 1 or more functional sites. CONCLUSIONS Our data indicate that patients with progressive liver diseases have a higher frequency of pre-S deletion.
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- Bing-Fang Chen
- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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Chen BF, Liu CJ, Jow GM, Chen PJ, Kao JH, Chen DS. Evolution of Hepatitis B virus in an acute hepatitis B patient co-infected with genotypes B and C. J Gen Virol 2006; 87:39-49. [PMID: 16361416 DOI: 10.1099/vir.0.81357-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022] Open
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The interactions between different genotypes of Hepatitis B virus (HBV) in co-infected patients remain largely unknown, especially in acute infection. Here, the evolution of HBV strains was studied in an acute, self-limited hepatitis B patient co-infected with genotypes Ba (B2) and C. Virological analyses were performed at four time points after admission: T1 (5 days), T2 (11 days), T3 (22 days) and T4 (260 days). A dominant-genotype change from genotype C to Ba was found after anti-HBV e antigen (anti-HBe) seroconversion. Further clonal and phylogenetic analyses of the pre-S and pre-core/core regions of HBV were carried out to clarify the interactions between genotypes Ba and C. All clones propagated from T1 and T2 were of genotype C. In contrast, clones propagated from T3 (after anti-HBe seroconversion) were of genotype Ba, C and/or recombinant within the pre-S region. At T4, all clones were of genotype Ba with a 123 bp (from nt 3147 of the pre-S1 region to nt 54 of the pre-S2 region) in-frame pre-S deletion and had lost the start codon of the middle envelope protein and the nucleocapsid-binding site. Phylogenetic analysis showed that genetic distance was greater at T3 after seroconversion to anti-HBe. By using SimPlot, the breakpoint of one pre-S recombinant was located at nt 3069-3100 and the other two at nt 49-87. In conclusion, HBV genotype Ba may overtake genotype C as the predominant strain after anti-HBe seroconversion in acute hepatitis B. Recombination within the pre-S region emerged transiently and the pre-S deletion mutant was finally cleared.
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- Bing-Fang Chen
- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Hepatitis Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- David Green
- Division of Hematology/Oncology, Department of Medicine, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL 60611, USA.
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Sheu MJ, Lin CY, Sun CS, Kuo HT, Koay LB, Lee C, Chen JJ, Tang LY, Tsai SL. Nonresponse to 18-month Lamivudine Monotherapy in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients with Dual Genotype B and C Infection and Acute Exacerbation. J Formos Med Assoc 2006; 105:588-93. [PMID: 16877240 DOI: 10.1016/s0929-6646(09)60155-8] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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Molecular epidemiologic studies have indicated the possible existence of mixed infection of different hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes in chronic hepatitis B (CH-B) carriers, but the effect of dual HBV genotype B and C infection on the efficacy of lamivudine therapy remains unclear. We report four CH-B patients with dual HBV genotype B and C infection and acute exacerbation who received lamivudine monotherapy for about 18 months. None of them had achieved a sustained response at the end of the 18-month trial of treatment.
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- Ming-Jen Sheu
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Hepatogastroenterology, Chi Mei Medical Center, Tainan, Taiwan
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Wagner AA, Loustaud-Ratti V, Chemin I, Weinbreck P, Denis F, Alain S. Double hepatitis B virus infection in a patient with HIV/hepatitis C virus coinfection and 'anti-HBc alone' as serological pattern. Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis 2005; 24:623-7. [PMID: 16193323 DOI: 10.1007/s10096-005-0010-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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Reported here is a case of double hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in an HIV/hepatitis C virus (HCV)-coinfected patient with antibodies against hepatitis B core antigen as the only serological marker (anti-HBc alone). Two different HBV genotypes were identified in this patient. A search of the medical literature indicated this report is the first to describe a multiple silent HBV infection in an HIV/HCV-coinfected-patient. The elevated incidence of the anti-HBc alone pattern in HIV-positive patients and the increasing number of silent HBV infections detected in those patients demonstrate the need to carefully examine HIV-positive patients for occult HBV infection. In addition, it appears necessary to thoroughly study such patients in order to evaluate the impact of mixed HBV infection and triple HIV/HCV/HBV infection on morbidity.
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- A A Wagner
- Department of Bacteriology-Virology-Hygiene, Teaching Hospital CHU Dupuytren, 2 avenue Martin Luther King, 87042, Limoges Cedex, France
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is a global health problem. In addition to the implementation of universal hepatitis B vaccination, effective and individualized treatment of chronic hepatitis B to prevent progression into end-stage liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma is still needed. HBV has been designated eight genotypes (A-H) based on genome sequence divergence. The epidemiology of HBV genotypes and their implications on the responses to antiviral therapy have become increasingly recognized in both Asian and Western countries. METHODS Published data are thus reviewed. RESULTS Each genotype has its distinct geographical and ethnic distribution. Genotypes A and D occur frequently in Africa, Europe, and India, while genotypes B and C are prevalent in Asia. Genotype E is restricted to West Africa, and genotype F is found in Central and South America. The distribution of genotypes G and H is less clear. Accumulating evidence indicates a better sustained response to conventional interferon in patients with genotype B than those with C, and in patients with genotype A than those with D. In contrast, conflicting results exist regarding the response to pegylated interferon. On the other hand, the therapeutic responses to nucleoside/nucleotide analogues are comparable among patients with different HBV genotypes. The impact of HBV subgenotypes, mixed genotype infections, and recombinants of different genotypes on the response to antiviral treatments awaits further examinations. CONCLUSION Remarkable clinical and pathogenic differences do exist among HBV genotypes; however, researches on molecular and virologic mechanisms underlying the clinical phenotypes of different HBV genotypes are urgently needed.
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology, National Taiwan University Hospital, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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Lin CL, Kao JH, Chen BF, Chen PJ, Lai MY, Chen DS. Application of hepatitis B virus genotyping and phylogenetic analysis in intrafamilial transmission of hepatitis B virus. Clin Infect Dis 2005; 41:1576-81. [PMID: 16267729 DOI: 10.1086/497837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 36] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2005] [Accepted: 07/29/2005] [Indexed: 02/06/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) in early life frequently results in persistent infection, and clustering of the chronic infection within a family is common. However, the relative contribution of perinatal mother-to-infant transmission or early horizontal transmission to the intrafamilial clustering of HBV infection remains unclear. Therefore, we used HBV genotyping and phylogenetic analysis to elucidate the modes of intrafamilial HBV transmission in Taiwan. METHODS HBV genotypes and serological markers were determined for 103 individuals from 20 families with evidence of clustering HBV infection. RESULTS Three patterns of intrafamilial clustering of HBV infection were identified. Among the 20 families, 8 included a hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg)-positive mother (pattern I), 7 included an HBsAg-positive father (pattern II), and in the remaining 5, both parents were positive for HBsAg (pattern III). The rates of HBsAg positivity for children of the 3 representative groups of families were 85.7%, 65.4%, and 87.5%, respectively (P = .16). The identical genotyping results between index parent and carrier children indicated that pattern I clustering was caused by maternal transmission, whereas pattern II clustering was caused by paternal transmission. In pattern III clustering, a concordant HBV genotype between carrier children and mother or father was found in 3 and 2 families, respectively. The modes of transmission were confirmed by phylogenetic analysis in 1 family of each pattern. CONCLUSIONS In Taiwan, maternal and paternal transmissions are both important in the intrafamilial spread of HBV infection.
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- Chih-Lin Lin
- Department of Gastroenterology, Taipei City Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Michitaka K, Horiike N, Chen Y, Duong TN, Matsuura K, Tokumoto Y, Hiasa Y, Akbar FSM, Onji M. Co-Infection with Hepatitis B Virus Genotype D and Other Genotypes in Western Japan. Intervirology 2005; 48:262-7. [PMID: 15920351 DOI: 10.1159/000084604] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2004] [Accepted: 10/29/2004] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE Genotypes B and C are the prevalent hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes in eastern Asia. Although very rare in this region of the world, genotype D was found to be prevalent in a small area of western Japan. In this study, we confirm the frequency and clinical significance of co-infection with different genotypes among patients from that area infected with genotype D. METHODS Twenty-three patients from the same area of western Japan infected with HBV genotype D, determined using a genotyping enzyme immunoassay, were studied. Cloning was done using DNA extracted from serum samples, and polymerase chain reaction assays with the restriction fragment length polymorphism for HBV genotyping were performed with 10 clones from each patient. RESULTS Four (17.4%) of the 23 patients were found to be co-infected with HBV genotype C, and the HB surface antigen subtype was ayw in both mono- and co-infected patients. No clinical differences were found between mono-infected and co-infected patients carrying genotype D. CONCLUSION A significant number of patients from the study area found to be infected with HBV genotype D were co-infected with genotype C. Additional study with a larger number of patients is needed to elucidate the possible clinical significance.
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- Kojiro Michitaka
- Third Department of Internal Medicine, Ehime University School of Medicine, Shigenobu-cho, Onsen-gun, Ehime 791-0295, Japan
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Yu MW, Yeh SH, Chen PJ, Liaw YF, Lin CL, Liu CJ, Shih WL, Kao JH, Chen DS, Chen CJ. Hepatitis B virus genotype and DNA level and hepatocellular carcinoma: a prospective study in men. J Natl Cancer Inst 2005; 97:265-72. [PMID: 15713961 DOI: 10.1093/jnci/dji043] [Citation(s) in RCA: 402] [Impact Index Per Article: 21.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/22/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Although chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) has been established as a cause of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), the roles of viral load and HBV genotype remain unclear. METHODS From 1988 through 1992, baseline blood samples were collected from 4841 Taiwanese men who were HBV carriers but had not been diagnosed with HCC. We used real-time polymerase chain reaction assays of plasma DNA samples to quantify HBV DNA levels (a measure of viral load) and determine HBV genotypes for 154 case patients who were diagnosed with HCC during 14 years of follow-up and 316 control subjects. Unconditional logistic regression was used to assess odds ratios (ORs) of HCC for HBV-related factors. All statistical tests were two-sided. RESULTS The risk of HCC increased with increasing HBV viral load (adjusted OR for the highest versus the lowest quintile of HBV DNA copies/mL = 7.26, 95% confidence interval [CI] = 3.54 to 14.89; P(trend)<.001). Genotype C HBV was associated with an increased risk of HCC compared with other HBV genotypes (adjusted OR = 5.11, 95% CI = 3.20 to 8.18). Both viral load and genotype were positively associated with HCC within 10-year age categories among subjects aged 30 years old to older than 60 years. Genotype C HBV was associated with increased viral load, and associations of HBV genotype and viral load with HCC risk were additive. The adjusted OR of HCC for those carrying genotype C HBV and with viral load in the highest quintile was 26.49 (95% CI = 10.41 to 67.42) compared with HBV carriers with other HBV genotypes and viral load in the lowest two quintiles. CONCLUSIONS Measurements of HBV viral load and genotype may help to define which male HBV carriers aged 30 years or older are at high risk for HCC.
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- Ming-Whei Yu
- Department of Public Health, Graduate Institute of Epidemiology, College of Public Health, National Taiwan University, Taipei, Taiwan.
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Chen BF, Chen PJ, Jow GM, Sablon E, Liu CJ, Chen DS, Kao JH. High prevalence of mixed genotype infections in hepatitis B virus infected intravenous drug users. J Med Virol 2004; 74:536-42. [PMID: 15484267 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.20211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2022]
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The clinical relevance of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes has been documented; however, the prevalence of mixed HBV genotype infections in at-risk groups remains controversial. The HBV genotypes were determined in 325 HBV-infected intravenous drug users (IVDU) who were at a greater risk of multiple exposures to different HBV genotypes by using a newly developed line probe assay. The distribution of HBV genotype was as follows: genotype A alone in 2 (0.6%); genotype B alone in 256 (78.8%); genotype C alone in 10 (3.1%); mixed genotype A and B in 18 (5.5%); genotype B and C in 30 (9.2%); genotype B and D in 1 (0.3%); genotype A and C in 1 (0.3%); and mixed infections of genotype A, B, and C in 3 (0.9%). Clonal analysis confirmed further the existence of mixed genotype infection and recombination between different genotypes. Compared with our previous data, the line probe assay seemed more sensitive than polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) assay in identifying HBV genotype (98.8% vs. 65.0%) and detecting mixed genotype infections (16.3% vs. 0%). In conclusion, the prevalence of mixed HBV infections is substantially higher in IVDU in endemic areas, and the line probe assay is a useful method for rapid genotyping of HBV, with particular reference to the detection of mixed genotype infections.
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- Bing-Fang Chen
- School of Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taipei, Taiwan
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