Objective To elucidate the biological basis of liver-gallbladder damp-heat syndrome(LGDHS)within the framework of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)as a complementary diagnostic and therapeutic approach in chronic hepa...Objective To elucidate the biological basis of liver-gallbladder damp-heat syndrome(LGDHS)within the framework of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)as a complementary diagnostic and therapeutic approach in chronic hepatitis B(CHB).Methods CHB patients and healthy volunteers were enrolled from Shuguang Hospital Affili-ated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine between August 21,2018 and December 31,2020.They were divided into three groups:healthy group,LGDHS group,and latent syndrome(LP)group.Proteomic analysis using isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation(iTRAQ)was performed to identify differentially expressed proteins(DEPs).Metabolomic profiling via ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spec-trometry(UPLC-MS/MS)was applied to serum samples to detect differentially regulated metabolites(DMs).Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)and Gene Ontology(GO)enrichment were employed to explore dysregulated pathways.Principal component analysis(PCA)and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA)were utilized to visualize group separation and identify key metabolites and proteins contributing to LGDHS differentiation.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis evaluated the diagnostic performance of key biomarkers,while logistic regression models assessed their predictive accuracy.P values were corrected for multiple tests using the Benjamini-Hochberg method to control the false discovery rate(FDR).Validation of potential biomarkers was con-ducted using independent microarray data and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reac-tion(RT-qPCR).Results A total of 150 participants were enrolled,including healthy group(n=45),LGDHS group(n=60),and LP group(n=45).254 DEPs from proteomics data and 72 DMs from metabolomic profiling were identified by PCA and OPLS-DA.DEPs were mainly enriched in immune and complement pathways,while DMs involved in amino acid and energy metabolism.The integrated analysis identified seven key biomarkers:α1-acid glycoprotein(ORM1),asparagine synthetase(ASNS),solute carrier family 27 member 5(SLC27A5),glu-cosidase II alpha subunit(GANAB),hexokinase 2(HK2),5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocys-teine methyltransferase(MTR),and maltase-glucoamylase(MGAM).Microarray validation confirmed the diagnostic potential of these genes,with area under the curve(AUC)values for ROC analysis ranging from 0.536 to 0.759.Among these,ORM1,ASNS,and SLC27A5 showed significant differential ability in differentiating LGDHS patients(P=0.016,P=0.035,and P<0.001,respectively),with corresponding AUC of 0.749,0.743,and 0.759,respectively.A logis-tic regression model incorporating these three genes demonstrated an AUC of 0.939,indicat-ing a high discriminatory power for LGDHS.RT-qPCR further validated the differential ex-pression of ORM1 and SLC27A5 between LGDHS and LP groups(P=0.011 and P=0.034,re-spectively),with ASNS showing a consistent trend in expression(P=0.928).Conclusion This study integrates multi-omics approaches to uncover the molecular mecha-nisms underlying LGDHS in CHB.The identification of biomarkers ORM1,ASNS,and SLC27A5 offers a solid basis for the objective diagnosis of LGDHS,contributing to the stan-dardization and modernization of TCM diagnostic practices.展开更多
Objective: To observe the recurrence and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients coexisting with chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication after receiving antivirus therapy using lami...Objective: To observe the recurrence and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients coexisting with chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication after receiving antivirus therapy using lamivudine and thymosin α1 (Tα1) postoperatively. Methods: From Jan. 2000 to Dec. 2003, 70 patients with HCC coexisting chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication were prospectively divided into two groups: control group (n=35) received hepatectomy only; treatment group (n=35) received hepatectomy and lamivudine plus Tα1 therapy postoperatively. The suppression of HBV-DNA, HBeAg seroconverted rate, tumor recurrent rate and the median survival for the two groups were observed and calculated. Results: In treatment group and control group, the 2-year HBV-DNA suppression rate was 100% vs. 4% (P=0.0000); HBeAg seroconverted rate was 73.0% vs. 7.5% (P〈0.05); the recurrent rate was 10.0 vs 6.5 months (P=0.0032); the median survival time was 12.5 vs. 6.0 months (P=0.0023), respectively. Conclusion: Antivirus therapy using lamivudine and Tα1 postoperatively may suppress the HBV reaction, delay the recurrent time and prolong the survival for HCC patients coexisting chronic HBV infection with active virus replication.展开更多
AIM: Previous studies suggest that loss of bone mineral density (BMD) frequently occurs in patients with chronic viral liver disease, presenting with histologically proven liver cirrhosis. However, little is known abo...AIM: Previous studies suggest that loss of bone mineral density (BMD) frequently occurs in patients with chronic viral liver disease, presenting with histologically proven liver cirrhosis. However, little is known about the occurrence of bone disease in non-cirrhotic patients with chronic hepatitis B or C. Therefore, it was the aim of this study to evaluate this particular population for BMD and bone turnover markers. METHODS: Biochemical markers of bone turnover and BMD were measured in 43 consecutive patients with HCV (n = 30) or HBV (n = 13) infection without histological evidence for liver cirrhosis. Mean age was 49 years (range 26-77 years). BMD was measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry in the femoral neck (FN) and the lumbar spine (LS) region. In addition, bone metabolism markers were measured. RESULTS: BMD was lowered in 25 (58%) of the patients with chronic hepatitis B or C (FN; 0.76 (0.53-0.99); LS: 0.96 (0.62-1.23) g/cm2). Eight (32%) osteopenic patients were diagnosed with osteoporosis. Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (P= 0.005) and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) (P = 0.001) were significantly elevated in the more advanced stages of fibrosis. Mean T-score value was lower in patients with chronic hepatitis C as compared to patients suffering from chronic hepatitis B; however, the difference was not statistically significant (P= 0.09). CONCLUSION: There was a significantly reduced BMD in non-cirrhotic patients with chronic hepatitis B or C infection. Alterations of bone metabolism already occurred in advanced liver fibrosis without cirrhosis. According to our results, these secondary effects of chronic viral hepatitis should be further investigated.展开更多
AIM: To investigate the viral and host causes of fatty liver in chronic hepatitis B patients and the role of fat deposits in liver damage.METHODS: A total of 164 patients (113 males and 51 females, average age 35±...AIM: To investigate the viral and host causes of fatty liver in chronic hepatitis B patients and the role of fat deposits in liver damage.METHODS: A total of 164 patients (113 males and 51 females, average age 35±11.3 years, and range 10-62 years) with previously untreated chronic hepatitis B were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the result of liver biopsy: group without steatosis (100 patients with <5% hepatosteatosis) and group with steatosis (64 patients with >5% hepatosteatosis). The groups were compared in terms of gender, body mass index (BMI), liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT), cholesterol, triglyceride, HBeAg, viral load, and histological findings. In the group with steatosis, the patients were subdivided depending on the degree of steatosis into mild group (45 patients with 5-24% steatosis), and severe group (19 patients with >25% steatosis). RESULTS: In the group of chronic hepatitis B with steatosis, the mean age, BMI, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were significantly higher than those in the group without steatosis (P<0.05). Steatosis was found in 53 (46.9%) of male patients and 11 (22%) of female patients (P<0.05). No significant difference was found in the positivity of ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, HBeAg, viral load, histological activity index (HAI) and stage between the two groups (P>0.05). In the group with severe steatosis, the BMI was significantly higher than that in the group with mild steatosis (P<0.05). No significant difference was found in the other parameters between the groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Steatosis in chronic hepatitis B appears to be a result of metabolic factors of the host rather than the effect of viruses. Steatosis is unrelated to the HAI and degree of fibrosis, which are considered as the histological indicators of liver damage.展开更多
AIM: To study the relationship of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1 and -DQB1 alleles with the genetic susceptibility to HBV infection and the response to interferon (IFN) in HBV-infected patients. METHODS: Low...AIM: To study the relationship of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1 and -DQB1 alleles with the genetic susceptibility to HBV infection and the response to interferon (IFN) in HBV-infected patients. METHODS: Low-resolution DNA typing kit was used to determine HLA-DR-1 and -DQB1 genes in 72 patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and HLA-DRB1 in 200 healthy people ready to donate their bone marrow in Shanghai. Among CHB patients, 35 were treated with IFNα-1b for 24 wk. RESULTS: The frequencies of HLA-DRBI*06, DRBI*08 and DRB1*16 alleles in 72 patients were higher than in 200 healthy people (2.08% vs0%, OR = 3.837, P= 0.018; 11.11% vs5.50%, OR = 2.148, P= 0.034; and 6.94% vs 3.00%, OR = 0.625, P = 0.049, respectively); whereas that of DRBI*07 allele was lower (2.78% vs 7.75%, OR = 0.340, P= 0.046). The frequency of HLA-DRBI* 14 allele was higher in 11 responders to IFN compared with 24 non-responders (18.18% vs2.08%, OR = 10.444, P = 0.031), whereas that of DQBI*07 allele was inverse (9.09% vs37.50%, OR = 0.167, P= 0.021). CONCLUSION: The polymorphism of HLA class II may influence the susceptibility to HBV infection and the response to IFN in studied CHB patients. Compared with other HLA-DRB1 alleles, HLA-DRBI*06, DRBI*08, and DRB1*16 may be associated with chronicity of HBV infection, HLA-DRBI*07 with protection against HBV infection, and HLA-DRB1*14 allele may be associated with a high rate of the response of CHB patients to IFN treatment. Compared with other HLA-DQB1 alleles, HLA-DQBI*07 may be associated with low response rate to IFN. 2005 The WJG Press and Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved展开更多
基金National Natural Science Foundation of China(82274183)Shanghai Municipal Health Commission’s special clinical research project in the health industry(202240243)Science and Technology Innovation Program of Science and Technology Commission of Shanghai Municipality(STCSM)(20ZR1453700).
文摘Objective To elucidate the biological basis of liver-gallbladder damp-heat syndrome(LGDHS)within the framework of traditional Chinese medicine(TCM)as a complementary diagnostic and therapeutic approach in chronic hepatitis B(CHB).Methods CHB patients and healthy volunteers were enrolled from Shuguang Hospital Affili-ated to Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine between August 21,2018 and December 31,2020.They were divided into three groups:healthy group,LGDHS group,and latent syndrome(LP)group.Proteomic analysis using isobaric tags for relative and absolute quantitation(iTRAQ)was performed to identify differentially expressed proteins(DEPs).Metabolomic profiling via ultra-performance liquid chromatography-tandem mass spec-trometry(UPLC-MS/MS)was applied to serum samples to detect differentially regulated metabolites(DMs).Kyoto Encyclopedia of Genes and Genomes(KEGG)and Gene Ontology(GO)enrichment were employed to explore dysregulated pathways.Principal component analysis(PCA)and orthogonal partial least squares discriminant analysis(OPLS-DA)were utilized to visualize group separation and identify key metabolites and proteins contributing to LGDHS differentiation.Receiver operating characteristic(ROC)curve analysis evaluated the diagnostic performance of key biomarkers,while logistic regression models assessed their predictive accuracy.P values were corrected for multiple tests using the Benjamini-Hochberg method to control the false discovery rate(FDR).Validation of potential biomarkers was con-ducted using independent microarray data and real-time quantitative polymerase chain reac-tion(RT-qPCR).Results A total of 150 participants were enrolled,including healthy group(n=45),LGDHS group(n=60),and LP group(n=45).254 DEPs from proteomics data and 72 DMs from metabolomic profiling were identified by PCA and OPLS-DA.DEPs were mainly enriched in immune and complement pathways,while DMs involved in amino acid and energy metabolism.The integrated analysis identified seven key biomarkers:α1-acid glycoprotein(ORM1),asparagine synthetase(ASNS),solute carrier family 27 member 5(SLC27A5),glu-cosidase II alpha subunit(GANAB),hexokinase 2(HK2),5-methyltetrahydrofolate-homocys-teine methyltransferase(MTR),and maltase-glucoamylase(MGAM).Microarray validation confirmed the diagnostic potential of these genes,with area under the curve(AUC)values for ROC analysis ranging from 0.536 to 0.759.Among these,ORM1,ASNS,and SLC27A5 showed significant differential ability in differentiating LGDHS patients(P=0.016,P=0.035,and P<0.001,respectively),with corresponding AUC of 0.749,0.743,and 0.759,respectively.A logis-tic regression model incorporating these three genes demonstrated an AUC of 0.939,indicat-ing a high discriminatory power for LGDHS.RT-qPCR further validated the differential ex-pression of ORM1 and SLC27A5 between LGDHS and LP groups(P=0.011 and P=0.034,re-spectively),with ASNS showing a consistent trend in expression(P=0.928).Conclusion This study integrates multi-omics approaches to uncover the molecular mecha-nisms underlying LGDHS in CHB.The identification of biomarkers ORM1,ASNS,and SLC27A5 offers a solid basis for the objective diagnosis of LGDHS,contributing to the stan-dardization and modernization of TCM diagnostic practices.
基金Supported in part by Shanghai Science and Technology Committee (Project No: 04QMH1408) and Shanghai Hospital NewStar Plan (2002)
文摘Objective: To observe the recurrence and prognosis of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) patients coexisting with chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication after receiving antivirus therapy using lamivudine and thymosin α1 (Tα1) postoperatively. Methods: From Jan. 2000 to Dec. 2003, 70 patients with HCC coexisting chronic hepatitis B infection with active virus replication were prospectively divided into two groups: control group (n=35) received hepatectomy only; treatment group (n=35) received hepatectomy and lamivudine plus Tα1 therapy postoperatively. The suppression of HBV-DNA, HBeAg seroconverted rate, tumor recurrent rate and the median survival for the two groups were observed and calculated. Results: In treatment group and control group, the 2-year HBV-DNA suppression rate was 100% vs. 4% (P=0.0000); HBeAg seroconverted rate was 73.0% vs. 7.5% (P〈0.05); the recurrent rate was 10.0 vs 6.5 months (P=0.0032); the median survival time was 12.5 vs. 6.0 months (P=0.0023), respectively. Conclusion: Antivirus therapy using lamivudine and Tα1 postoperatively may suppress the HBV reaction, delay the recurrent time and prolong the survival for HCC patients coexisting chronic HBV infection with active virus replication.
文摘AIM: Previous studies suggest that loss of bone mineral density (BMD) frequently occurs in patients with chronic viral liver disease, presenting with histologically proven liver cirrhosis. However, little is known about the occurrence of bone disease in non-cirrhotic patients with chronic hepatitis B or C. Therefore, it was the aim of this study to evaluate this particular population for BMD and bone turnover markers. METHODS: Biochemical markers of bone turnover and BMD were measured in 43 consecutive patients with HCV (n = 30) or HBV (n = 13) infection without histological evidence for liver cirrhosis. Mean age was 49 years (range 26-77 years). BMD was measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry in the femoral neck (FN) and the lumbar spine (LS) region. In addition, bone metabolism markers were measured. RESULTS: BMD was lowered in 25 (58%) of the patients with chronic hepatitis B or C (FN; 0.76 (0.53-0.99); LS: 0.96 (0.62-1.23) g/cm2). Eight (32%) osteopenic patients were diagnosed with osteoporosis. Bone-specific alkaline phosphatase (P= 0.005) and intact parathyroid hormone (iPTH) (P = 0.001) were significantly elevated in the more advanced stages of fibrosis. Mean T-score value was lower in patients with chronic hepatitis C as compared to patients suffering from chronic hepatitis B; however, the difference was not statistically significant (P= 0.09). CONCLUSION: There was a significantly reduced BMD in non-cirrhotic patients with chronic hepatitis B or C infection. Alterations of bone metabolism already occurred in advanced liver fibrosis without cirrhosis. According to our results, these secondary effects of chronic viral hepatitis should be further investigated.
文摘AIM: To investigate the viral and host causes of fatty liver in chronic hepatitis B patients and the role of fat deposits in liver damage.METHODS: A total of 164 patients (113 males and 51 females, average age 35±11.3 years, and range 10-62 years) with previously untreated chronic hepatitis B were included in the study. The patients were divided into two groups depending on the result of liver biopsy: group without steatosis (100 patients with <5% hepatosteatosis) and group with steatosis (64 patients with >5% hepatosteatosis). The groups were compared in terms of gender, body mass index (BMI), liver enzymes (ALT, AST, ALP, GGT), cholesterol, triglyceride, HBeAg, viral load, and histological findings. In the group with steatosis, the patients were subdivided depending on the degree of steatosis into mild group (45 patients with 5-24% steatosis), and severe group (19 patients with >25% steatosis). RESULTS: In the group of chronic hepatitis B with steatosis, the mean age, BMI, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels were significantly higher than those in the group without steatosis (P<0.05). Steatosis was found in 53 (46.9%) of male patients and 11 (22%) of female patients (P<0.05). No significant difference was found in the positivity of ALT, AST, ALP, GGT, HBeAg, viral load, histological activity index (HAI) and stage between the two groups (P>0.05). In the group with severe steatosis, the BMI was significantly higher than that in the group with mild steatosis (P<0.05). No significant difference was found in the other parameters between the groups (P>0.05). CONCLUSION: Steatosis in chronic hepatitis B appears to be a result of metabolic factors of the host rather than the effect of viruses. Steatosis is unrelated to the HAI and degree of fibrosis, which are considered as the histological indicators of liver damage.
基金Supported by the Development Fund of Shanghai Science and Technology Committee, No. 014119052
文摘AIM: To study the relationship of human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DRB1 and -DQB1 alleles with the genetic susceptibility to HBV infection and the response to interferon (IFN) in HBV-infected patients. METHODS: Low-resolution DNA typing kit was used to determine HLA-DR-1 and -DQB1 genes in 72 patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and HLA-DRB1 in 200 healthy people ready to donate their bone marrow in Shanghai. Among CHB patients, 35 were treated with IFNα-1b for 24 wk. RESULTS: The frequencies of HLA-DRBI*06, DRBI*08 and DRB1*16 alleles in 72 patients were higher than in 200 healthy people (2.08% vs0%, OR = 3.837, P= 0.018; 11.11% vs5.50%, OR = 2.148, P= 0.034; and 6.94% vs 3.00%, OR = 0.625, P = 0.049, respectively); whereas that of DRBI*07 allele was lower (2.78% vs 7.75%, OR = 0.340, P= 0.046). The frequency of HLA-DRBI* 14 allele was higher in 11 responders to IFN compared with 24 non-responders (18.18% vs2.08%, OR = 10.444, P = 0.031), whereas that of DQBI*07 allele was inverse (9.09% vs37.50%, OR = 0.167, P= 0.021). CONCLUSION: The polymorphism of HLA class II may influence the susceptibility to HBV infection and the response to IFN in studied CHB patients. Compared with other HLA-DRB1 alleles, HLA-DRBI*06, DRBI*08, and DRB1*16 may be associated with chronicity of HBV infection, HLA-DRBI*07 with protection against HBV infection, and HLA-DRB1*14 allele may be associated with a high rate of the response of CHB patients to IFN treatment. Compared with other HLA-DQB1 alleles, HLA-DQBI*07 may be associated with low response rate to IFN. 2005 The WJG Press and Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved