Clinical significance of basal core promoter and precore mutations in chronic hepatitis B
HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY, vol.54, no.80, pp.2319-2323, 2007 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 54 Issue: 80
- Publication Date: 2007
- Journal Name: HEPATO-GASTROENTEROLOGY
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Page Numbers: pp.2319-2323
- Keywords: chronic hepatitis B, basal core, promoter, precore, mutants
- Dokuz Eylül University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Background/Aims: The mutations in the basal core promoter and precore region of hepatitis B virus genome in hepatitis B e antigen-positive and -negative chronic hepatitis B patients have been described. The reports about their prevalence and clinical significance in the Mediterranean region where D is the predominant genotype, are very limited.