• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제15권4호
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• pp.191-198
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• 2015

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is responsible for approximately 350 million chronic infections worldwide and is a leading cause of broad-spectrum liver diseases such as hepatitis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. Although it has been well established that adaptive immunity plays a critical role in viral clearance, the pathogenetic mechanisms that cause liver damage during acute and chronic HBV infection remain largely known. This review describes our current knowledge of the immune-mediated pathogenesis of HBV infection and the role of immune cells in the liver injury during hepatitis B.

• 한국치위생학회지
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• 제9권2호
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• pp.125-136
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• 2009

The purpose of this study was to investigate the recognition of the infection routes, symptoms and treatments of HBV by students of health-related departments so as to help students learn correct knowledge about hepatitis B and provide the basic data for establishment of oral health policies to prevent hepatitis B and improve the quality of infection management. For the subjects of this study, 666 students of health-related departments and other departments of universities in Daegu City, Gyeongbuk Province were arbitrarily chosen and given a questionnaire. Then the questionnaires collected between October 1st and 31st, 2007 were analyzed. Major findings from this study are summarized below. 1. Regarding general characteristics of the subjects, 311 were students of health-related departments and 355 were students of other departments. 55.9% of the health-related department students and 49.0% of the other department students received immunization against hepatitis. 36.0% of the health-related department students and 31.6% of the other department students had antibodies. 2. Regarding the recognition of the infection routes of HBV, the right answer "Infected through placenta" was chosen by more juniors(94.4%), sophomores(93.8%) and freshmen(74.1%) of health-related departments than other students in this order (P<0.05). The answer "Infected through sexual intercourse" was chosen by the highest percentage(75.0%) of juniors followed by freshmen(69.2%) and sophomores(31.9%) (P<0.05). 3. The percentages of health-related department students who knew that "HBV can develop into hepatic cirrhosis or liver cirrhosis were the highest among juniors(88.9%), freshmen(87.7%) and sophomores(68.8%) in this order(P<0.05). Among the other department students, the percentages of right answers to the question "Acute HBV infection shows jaundice" were the highest among juniors(75.0%), sophomores(74.8%) and freshmen(58.7%)(P<0.05).

• 대한임상검사과학회지
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• 제45권1호
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• pp.9-15
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• 2013

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection has recently shown to be associated with diabetes mellitus. The objective of this study was to investigate the relationship between chronic hepatitis B and diabetes mellitus indicators. We evaluated anthropometry, metabolic syndrome risk factors, fasting glucose, HbA1c, and C-peptide among the normal and HBV subjects. The partial correlation and average comparison analysis were used to assess the independent association between chronic hepatitis B and diabetes mellitus indicators. Average comparisons of normal and HBV subjects were significantly different in fasting glucose (p<0.000), HbA1c (p<0.000), C-peptide (p<0.000), alanine transaminase (ALT) (p<0.000) and aspartate transaminase (AST) (p<0.000). We may suggest that HBV infection is related to diabetes mellitus indicators such as fasting glucose, HbA1c and C-peptide.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제50권4호
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• pp.348-354
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• 2007

목 적 : B형 간염 바이러스 주산기 감염은 현재 감소하고 있지만 HBeAg 양성 산모로부터 분만된 신생아의 10%는 예방조치에도 불구하고 보유자가 된다. 비록 예방조치 실패의 원인이 아직 불확실하나 산모의 분만시 HBV-DNA 수치의 중요성이 제시되고 있다. 본 연구는 산모의 분만시 HBV-DNA 수치가 주산기 예방조치 결과의 유용한 예측인자임을 확인하기 위하여 시행하였다. 방 법 : 주산기 예방조치의 결과를 이미 알고 있는 29명의 HBeAg 양성 산모를 선정하였다. 산모의 HBV-DNA 양을 측정하기 위하여 WHO International Standard For Hepatitis B Virus DNA For NAT Assay를 이용한 정량적 PCR을 시행하였다. 결 과 : 주산기 예방조치 실패군 산모의 로그 HBV-DNA 수치가 성공군 산모의 수치보다 유의하게 높았다(7.99 vs. 6.72, P=0.015). 주산기 예방조치 결과를 예측할 수 있는 산모의 HBV-DNA 수치의 기준은 $2.83{\times}10^7$ 개체/mL(100 pg/mL)로 정할 수 있었는데, 산모의 HBV-DNA 수치가 기준치 미만인 16명 중 예방조치에 실패한 경우는 없었으며(0%), 기준치 이상인 경우는 13명 중 5명(38.5%)이 실패하였다. 결 론 : 현재의 예방조치법으로는 분만시 높은 HBV-DNA 수치를 가지는 산모의 주산기 예방조치 결과는 좋지 않을 가능성이 높다. 따라서 주산기 예방조치의 실패율을 낮추기 위해서는 이러한 위험요인이 있는 경우에 보다 강력한 방법을 적용시켜야 하겠다.

• IMMUNE NETWORK
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• 제5권1호
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• pp.1-10
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• 2005

Background: Chronic infection with hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects about 350 million people worldwide, which have a high risk of development of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Treatment of chronic HBV infection relies on IFN-${\alpha}$ or lamivudine. However, interferon-${\alpha}$ is effective in only about 30% of patients. Also, the occurrence of escape mutations limits the usage of lamivudine. Therefore, the development and evaluation of new compounds or approaches are urgent. Methods: We comparatively evaluated DNA and adenoviral vaccines expressing HBV antigens, either alone or in combined regimens, for their ability to elicit Th1-type immune responses in Balb / c mice which are believed to be suited to resolve HBV infection. The vaccines were tested with or without a genetically engineered IL-12 (mIL-12 N220L) which was shown to enhance sustained Th1-type immune responses in HCV E2 DNA vaccine. Results: Considering the Th1-type cytokine secretion and the IgG2a titers, the strongest Th1-type immune response was elicited by the DNA prime-adenovirus boost regimen in the presence of mIL-12 N220L. In addition, the codelivery of mIL-12 N220L modulated differentially the immune responses by different vaccination regimens. Conclusion: Our results suggest that the DNA prime-adenovirus boost regimen in the presence of mIL-12 N220L may be the best candidate for HBV vaccine therapy of the regimens tested in this study and will be worthwhile being evaluated in chronic HBV patients.

• 한국응용약물학회:학술대회논문집
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• 한국응용약물학회 1997년도 춘계학술대회
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• pp.82-82
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• 1997

The hepatitis B virus(HBV) is a small, enveloped virus with a circular, double-stranded DNA genome. HBV causes active and chronic hepatitis worldwide, including Korea, and is considered to be a major factor for liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. In contrast to the wealth of knowledge on the gene structure and expressional regulation, immunological and pathological mechanisms for HBV-induced hepatocellular injury are not well known. In the present study, vaccinia virus which has been demonstrated to be a useful eukaryotic expression vector was used to clone the gene for HBV surface antigen, L(S+preS2+preS1). The recombinant vaccinia virus vector, pMJ-L, which contains L surface antigen gene of adr-type HBV was constructed, and subseouently used for making recombinant vaccinia virus VV-$\textrm{HBV}_{L}$. Expression of the HBV antigen was examined by immunofluorescent antibody (IFA) test using mouse monoclonal anti-hepatitis B surface antigen. HBsAg was detected in the recombinant virus indicating that the VV-$\textrm{HBV}_{L}$ expressed S antigen successfully. The HBV-Vaccinia Virus recombinant obtained in this study is currently being used for studying the immunological aspects of HBV infection.

• Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology
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• 제28권8호
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• pp.1376-1383
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• 2018

The hepatitis B virus (HBV) envelope contains small (S), middle (M), and large (L) proteins. PreS1 of the L protein contains a receptor-binding motif crucial for HBV infection. This motif is highly conserved among 10 HBV genotypes (A-J), making it a potential target for the prevention of HBV infection. In this study, we successfully generated a neutralizing human monoclonal antibody (mAb), 1A8 (IgG1), that recognizes the receptor-binding motif of preS1 using a phage-displayed human synthetic Fab library. Analysis of the antigen-binding activity of 1A8 for different genotypes indicated that it can specifically bind to the preS1 of major HBV genotypes (A-D). Based on Bio-Layer interferometry, the affinity ($K_D$) of 1A8 for the preS1 of genotype C was 3.55 nM. 1A8 immunoprecipitated the hepatitis B virions of genotypes C and D. In an in vitro neutralization assay using HepG2 cells overexpressing the cellular receptor sodium taurocholate cotransporting polypeptide, 1A8 effectively neutralized HBV infection with genotype D. Taken together, the results suggest that 1A8 may neutralize the four HBV genotypes. Considering that genotypes A-D are most prevalent, 1A8 may be a neutralizing human mAb with promising potential in the prevention and treatment of HBV infection.

• Asian Pacific Journal of Cancer Prevention
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• 제14권11호
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• pp.6601-6604
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• 2013

Aim: Associations between polymorphisms in miR-146aG>C, miR-196a2C>T and miR-499A>G and risk of HCC, and interaction with HBV infection in a Chinese population, were the target of the present research. Methods: The duplex polymerase-chain-reaction with confronting-two-pair primers (PCR-RFLP) was performed to determine the genotypes of the miR-146aG>C, miR-196a2C>T and miR-499A>G genotypes. Associations of polymorphisms with the risk of HCC were estimated by conditional logistic regression analysis. Results: Drinking, family history of cancer, HBsAg and HCV were risk factors for HCC. Multivariate regression analyses showed that subjects carrying the miR-196a2 CC genotype had significantly increased risk of HCC, with an adjusted OR (95% CI) of 2.18 (1.23-3.80). In addition, cases carrying the miR-196a2 C allele had a 1.64-fold increase in the risk for HCC (95%CI=1.03-2.49). The miR-196a2 CT and TT genotypes greatly significantly increased the risk of HCC in subjects with HBV infection, with adjusted ORs (95% CI) of 2.02 (1.12-3.68) and 2.69 (1.28-5.71), respectively. Conclusion: Our results demonstrate that miR-196a2 CC genotype and C allele have an important role in HCC risk in Chinese, especially in patients with HBV infection.

• Clinical and Experimental Pediatrics
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• 제51권7호
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• pp.696-703
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• 2008

Korea is now classified as an area of intermediate endemicity for hepatitis B virus (HBV), due to the implementation of universal HBV vaccination and national preventive programs for HBV infection. A national program of HBV vaccination was launched in Korea in 1988 for school-going children and was listed on a vaccination guideline in 1991. In 1995, universal vaccination for newborn infants was started for the prevention of perinatal HBV transmission. The prevalence of HBsAg among Korean middle school students has shown marked decreased from 3.2% in the late 1990s to 0.44% in 2007. HBsAg positivity in preschool children was 0.9% in 1995, decreased to 0.2% in 2007 by national prevention program of hepatitis B vertical transmission, launched in 2002. Vaccine failure rate of HBV immunoprophylaxis is 4.2% by this program. The infected children should be monitored per 6-12 months interval. Lamivudine and interferon are approved therapies for children with chronic hepatitis B in immune-clearance phase in Korea.

• Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science
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• 제25권1호
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• pp.1-18
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• 2008

1980년대부터 시행된 HBV 감염의 예방 백신접종으로 HBV 감염율이 감소되고 1997년부터 시작된 핵산유사체인 LMV의 항바이러스치료 효과로 인하여 CHB 환자에서 HBV 증식 억압이 가능하게 되면서 10~20여년 동안 HCC 발생율이 현저히 감소된다는 보고가 증가하고 있으며 21세기 전반기에는 1980년대 부터인 백신접종가능 시기 이후의 출생자들이 성인이 되는 시점이 되면 HBV 감염율 감소로 동반된 HCC 발생율의 현저한 감소를 예측하고 있다. 이미 백신 개발 이 전에 또는 백신접종의 기회를 얻지 못하고 이미 영유아 시기에 감염되어 CHB에 이환된 환자들의 간경변증, HCC 등 만성 합병증을 치료하기 위해서는 적극적인 항바이러스치료가 필요하였으나 1980년대 후반에 유일하게 CHB 치료제로 인정된 인터페론은 치료 적응증이나 그 효과에 있었으나 극소수의 제한된 환자에서 제한된 효과만이 입증되었으며 특히 역학적 차이로 인한 바이러스학적, 개체 면역학적 조건에 따라 전혀 고려되지 않는 경우가 많고 수직감염자가 대다수인 우리나라를 포함한 대부분의 고감역지역에서는 우선 선택되지 않는 약제였으며 장기 효과에 대해서는 이십여년이 지난 시점에도 확실하지 않은 상황에서, 1997년부터 극적인 항바이러스 효과를 나타내는 LMV을 투약할 수 있게 되었다. LMV의 HCC 발생 억제효과를 높이기 위해 개선해야 할 점은 필수적인 장기투약에 의해 발생되는 내성 바이러스의 출현이며 이는 간기능뿐 만아니라 HCC 발생의 위험도 높일 수 있다는 보고도 있다. LMV 이후 처방 허가된 ADV, telbivudine(LdT), ETV, CLV, TDF 등도 장기 투약시 내성바이러스 발생이 가능하나 내성 발생을 줄이기 위해서는 적절한 약의 선택과 새로운 약제의 개발과 동시에 치료 원칙의 정립이 필요하다. 그러나 이러한 문제점이 있음에도 불구하고 항바이러스치료로 CHB의 진행 및 만성 합병증 발생의 빈도가 감소되고 있으며 HCC 발생 역시 감소될 것이며, 그 효과를 더 높이기 위해서는 내성변이종 발생 문제를 해결해야 하며 치료대상, 치료기준, 약제의 선택과 방법 및 면밀한 검사관리가 필요하다. 그러나 무엇보다 중요한 것은 일단 HBV에 감염되면 과거감염이건 현재 감염이건 현재의 핵산유사체 제제로 HBV DNA 증식을 억제하더라도 간조직내 cccDNA와 융합된 HBV DNA를 보유할 수 있으며 그 증거로는 HBsAg이 음성인 HCC 환자의 혈청이나 간조직에서 HBV DNA가 발견되는 빈도가 높다는 증거가 무수히 많고, 상황에 따라서는 간질환의 원인이 된다는 보고가 다수 있으므로 가장 완벽하고 확실한 예방법인 HBV 백신 접종이 무엇보다 필수적이며 전세계 대부분의 HCC 발생을 예방할 수 있다. 또한 현재 제시되고 있는 항바이러스제 치료기준은 혈청 간세포괴사치 상승을 조건으로 제한하는데 혈청 ALT치나 HBeAg 상태에 무관하게 간 조직의 상태나 HBV DNA치의 증가와 비례해서 간경변이나 HCC 발생의 위험이 높아진다는 사실이 중요하다.