重型肝炎时乙型肝炎病毒基因型与基本核心启动子及前C区突变关系的研究

目的探讨重型肝炎（重肝）乙型肝炎病毒（HBV）基因型与基本核心启动子（BCP）及前C区突变的关系。方法采用聚合酶链反应（PCR）-限制性片段长度多态性分析技术（PCR-RFLP）对52例重肝和52例慢性乙肝（CHB）进行HBV基因分型。采用PCR产物直接测序技术，随机对15例B型和15例C型重肝患者的BCP区和前C区进行序列测定，分析HBV基因型与BCPT1762／A1764及前C区A1896突变的关系。结果泉州地区重肝的基因型以B型为主（48．08％），其次为C型（30．77％）和B／C混合型（17．31％），无A、E、F型存在。与CHB组比较，重肝组B型检出率明显降低，而C型和BIC混合型检出率明显升高。C型重肝患者BCPT1762／A1764双突变率显著高于B型（P〈0．05），而前C区A1896突变率在B、C型感染者中差异无统计学意义（P〉0．05）。结论C型感染易引起较重肝损伤，而B／C型混合感染可能是导致重肝发生的重要原因之一。C型重肝患者BCP T1762／A1764双突变率显著高于B型。     

海府地区慢性HBV感染不同免疫状态患者基因分型、病毒变异研究

目的 了解海府地区慢性HBV感染不同免疫状态患者基因分型、病毒变异及其相互之间的关联性.方法 入选对象为海府地区慢性HBV感染患者,依照HBV感染自然史分为4组:慢性无症状HBV携带组、HBeAg(+)CHB组、HBsAg-IaC组、HBeAg(-)CHB组,各50例,PCR-RELP、PCR-反向点杂交法检测所有样本基因型、病毒变异.结果 ①4组患者B基因型感染分布比率分别为:60％、56％、62％、60％;C基因为:38％、38％、34％、32％;D基因为:2％、6％、0、6％;B+C基因为:0、0、4％、2％.各型基因在4组患者中感染同比分布差异无统计学意义(P＞0.05).4组之间优势基因均为B、C基因,尤以B基因感染为主.②4组患者均存在PC、BCP区变异,其中HBeAg(-)CHB组患者变异比例最高,其次为HBeAg(+)CHB组,与HBsAg-IaC组相较,差异有统计学意义(x2=24.73、18.32、6.78、3.84;P=6.59E-07、1.87E-05、0.009、0.049).③B、C型基因感染患者均存在PC、BCP区变异.PC、BCP区变异结果中C基因型发生比例较B基因型高,分别为:43.66％比15.97％、33.80％比10.92％,两者相较差异有统计学意义(x2=17.59、14.84,P=2.74E-05、0.000).结论 海府地区慢性HBV感染优势基因为B、C基因,尤以B基因为主,4种免疫状态均存在PC、BCP区变异.C基因型感染患者及HBeAg(-)CHB患者存在高PC、BCP区变异,可能更易引起严重的肝细胞炎症、坏死和纤维化修复、病毒的高复制及流行,因此,对患者基因分型及病毒变异进行有效监控,将为海府地区慢性HBV感染者的管理开辟新的途径,具有很高的临床实用价值.     

乙肝病毒基因型及病毒变异对慢性肝病进展的影响

目的进一步研究HBV基因型及病毒变异与慢性肝病进展的关系。方法用聚合酶链式反应-限制性片段长度多态性（PCR-RFLP）以及部分PCR产物测序的方法对401例慢性HBV感染者，包括112例HCC患者（HCC组）。129例无症状携带者（ASC组），70例肝硬化患者（LC组）和90例慢性肝炎患者（CH组）进行HBV基因分型以及BCP和PC变异检测。结果401例慢性HBV感染者中181例发生B基因型感染，220例发生C型感染。HCC组中C型分布高于其他3个疾病组；C基因型感染者BCP变异多于B基因型；B基因型感染者PC变异多于C基因型：同时BCP变异发生率随着病程进展而递增：在ASC组、CH组、LC组和HCC组里的BCP变异阳性率分别为22．4％、35．0％、50．0％、74．1％。C1与C2亚型相比，C1有较高BCP变异阳性率，而C2有较高PC变异发生率。结论BCP变异与肝病进程存在依从关系，因此BCP变异的检测对慢性HBV感染的疾病进展和临床结局的评估有重要意义。     

C基因型乙型肝炎病毒前C区及基本核心启动子突变与疾病进展的相关性研究

目的探讨HBV前C区（PreC）及基本核心启动子（BCP）突变与慢性乙型肝炎病毒（HBV）感染者疾病进展的关系。方法收集88例慢性HBV感染者血清标本，包括36例无症状携带者（其中24例为HBV携带者，12例为HBsAg携带者）、36例慢性乙型肝炎（慢性乙肝）和16例肝硬化患者。所有标本均经型特异性引物PCR法鉴定为HBVC基因型，并用巢氏PCR法扩增HBVPreC和BCP基因片段，用PCR产物直接测序法测序，然后用ClustalW1．8软件进行序列分析。结果在50例HBeAg阳性患者中，无症状携带者、慢性乙肝和肝硬化组的T1762／A1764双突变率和T1846突变率分别为12．5％、42．1％、100％和0％、5．3％、28．6％，差异均有统计学意义（P值分别为0．03和0．02）。在38例HBeAg阴性HBV感染者中，无症状携带者、慢性乙肝和肝硬化组的T1762／A1764双突变率分别为16．7％、58．8％和66．7％，差异无统计学意义（P=0．08）。肝硬化组的C／G1753突变率显著高于无症状携带者及慢性乙肝组（分别为55．6％、8．3％、11．8％，P=0．01），其A1896突变率也高于无症状携带者组（分别为55．6％、8．3％，P=0．01）。结论HBVT1762／A1764双突变与C基因型HBV慢性感染者的疾病进展有关。     

乙型肝炎病毒基因型C亚型和核心启动子、前C/核心区基因变异的关系

目的 研究慢性乙型肝炎病毒（HBV）感染者中HBV基因型C亚型（HBV／C）的核心启动子、前C／核心区基因变异情况，分析HBV／C亚型的病毒学特征。方法 用酶联免疫法（ELISA）筛选出79例HBV／C，再用聚合酶链反应．限制性酶长度多态性分析方法（PCR-RFLP）进行HBV／C亚型分析；同时针对HBV核心启动子、DreC／核心区基因进行半巢式PCR及PCR产物直接测序。结果 ①79例HBV／C中，33例（41．8％）为HBV／C1亚型，46例（58．2％）为HBV／C2亚型。②HBV／C1亚型仅见于来自中国南方的患者（P〈0．0001）。③A1898位点变异仅见于HBV／C1亚型（P=0．056），V1753位点变异在HBV／C1亚型中多见（P〈0．05）；HBV／C2以T1858（90％）、A1896（40％）位点变异多见（P〈0．008）。T1762／A1764位点变异在HBV／C两种亚型中均常见。④肝细胞癌（HCC）患者中，V1753和T1762／A1764变异最常见（P〈0．05）。结论 HBV／CI和HBV／C2在中国有明显的地区差异；V1753合并T1762／A1764双变异与发展为HCC相关，尤其在HBV／C1患者。     

乙肝病毒C基因亚型与病毒变异的相关研究

目的探讨乙肝病毒C基因亚型与病毒变异的相关性。方法采用聚合酶链反应一限制性片段长度多态性（PCR-RFLP）法，对155例慢性HBVC基因感染者，包括78例肝细胞癌（HCC）、36例肝硬化（LC）和41例慢性肝炎（CH）血清样本进行C基因亚型和病毒基本核心启动子（BCP）以及前C区（PC）变异检测。结果在HCC、LC和CH研究组中C1的分布均高于C2，同时C1亚型有较高的BCP变异。C2亚型有较高的Pc变异（P〈0．030）。结论慢性HBVC基因型患者HCC的高发生率和有较严重的肝脏损害可能与其中C1分布较多有关，因此HBVC基因型患者进行亚型鉴定能更好地评估HBV基因型系列对慢性HBV感染疾病进展和临床结局的影响。     

HBVB／C混合基因型对慢性乙型肝炎干扰素α抗病毒疗效的影响

目的探讨慢性乙型肝炎（CHB）患者B／C混合基因型乙型肝炎病毒（HBV）感染与干扰素α（IFN—α）治疗效果的相关性。方法经IFN—α治疗的HBeAg阳性B／C混合基因型CHB患者,采集治疗基线及治疗12周后血清,扩增HBV全基因组并进行克隆,每份标本17—20个克隆测序并进行序列分析及分子进化分析。结果2例HBeAg阳性B／C混合基因型感染CHB患者,优势病毒株均为C型毒株。经IFN-α治疗后,1例发生完全病毒学应答,1例发生部分病毒学应答并且治疗后B基因型病毒株完全清除。完全应答者与部分应答者治疗前C基因型准种复杂度为0．5562VS0．6305,部分病毒学应答者治疗后全基因组准种复杂度高于治疗前C基因型准种复杂度（0．6305VS0．7200）,全基因组核苷酸水平的平均遗传距离高于治疗前（0．00454VS0．00648核苷酸替换／位点）。结论（1）B／C混合基因型感染CHB患者优势病毒株为C型毒株。（2）B基因型病毒株对干扰素的敏感性高于C基因型,B／C混合基因型感染患者治疗后病毒准种复杂度及准种多样性升高。     

乙型肝炎病毒增强子I／X基因启动子变异与HBV慢性感染疾病谱的关系

目的探讨乙型肝炎病毒增强子I（HBVEnhI）／X基因启动子变异与乙型肝炎病毒慢性化感染疾病谱的关系。方法随机收集275例HBV感染者的血清标本,包括慢性乙型肝炎（CHB）100例,肝硬化（LC）74例,肝细胞癌（HCC）101例。以入选病例的基因型为分组,采用半巢式PCR的方法扩增HBVEnhI／X基因启动子并测序,测序结果与HBV参照序列比对,确定变异位点,使用x^2检验和多变量logistic回归进行数据分析。结果①HBV基因分型结果：HBVB基因型患者158例（61．48％）,包括CHB70例,LC36例,HCC52例;HBVC基因型患者117例（38．52％）,包括CHB30例,LC38例,HCC49例。②HBVB基因型A1123Y变异在LC组明显高于CHB组（30．56％vs．8．58％,x^2=8．533,P=0．005,A=4．693,95％CI[1．567～14．056]）,HCC组明显高于CHB组（28．85％vs．8．58％,x^2=8．607,P=0．003,OR=4．324,95％CI[1．544～12．109]）;A1317G变异在HCC组明显高于CHB组（30．77％VS．7．14％,x^2=11．687,P=0．001,A=5．778,95％CI[1．955—17．076]）。HBVC基因型T1323C变异在HCC组明显高于CHB组（30．61％vs．6．67％,x^2=6．318,P=0．012,A=6．176,95％CI[1．301-29．331]）。③多变量logistic回归分析发现A1317G（A=5．706,95％CI[1．770～18．837],P=0．004）和T1323C（A=5．810,95％CI[1．114～30．306],P=0．037）变异是HCC发生的独立危险因素。结论乙型肝炎病毒增强子I／X基因启动子突变与肝硬化、肝癌的发生有关,对变异位点的检测有助于预测肝硬化和肝癌的发生。     

乙型肝炎病毒e系统血清转换中HBV前C、BCP基因检测及临床意义

目的：探讨乙型肝炎患者HBeAg和HBeAb双阳性状态下HBV前C区基因及BCP区基因变异情况,探讨前C区A1896及BCP区T1762与A1764变异与HBe转换的关系。方法：采用时间分辨荧光免疫分析方法定量检测乙肝“二对半”,对HBeAg／HBeAb双阳性标本采用基于膜显色的DNA芯片检测HBV nt1896、nt1762、nt1764位基因。结果：35例HBeAg、HBeAb、HBVDNA阳性的患者均存在nt1762和nt1764的突变,有14例患者出现了nt1896的突变。结论：在乙型肝炎HBe转换过程中均伴有BCP区T1762和A1764的突变,部分存在A1896位点的突变,T1762和A1764的突变早于A1896的突变,A1896的突变主要在e抗体产生过程中或产生以后。     

成都地区HBV基因型分布研究

目的 调查成都地区乙型肝炎患者外周血中乙型肝炎病毒（HBV）基因型的分布情况。方法 以长片段高保真聚合酶链反应（LA—PCR）扩增乙肝病毒S基因区，结合双脱氧链末端终止法（Sanger）测序技术对该地区90例乙型肝炎患者感染的HBV进行基因分型；同时与常用的基因型特异引物扩增分型法获得的分型结果进行比较，做重复试验以证实所用方法的可靠性和准确性。结果 S基因直接测序法检测成都地区人群HBV基因分型结果为B基因型57例（63．3％）、C型30例（33．3％），D型3例（3．3％），无其他基因型和混合型；基因型特异引物分型法除检出23例（25．5％）混合基因型外，其他各例结果均与S基因测序法吻合。结论 成都地区HBV优势基因犁以B型为主，C型次之，偶见D型。S基因直接测序法能准确鉴定HBV基因型，并较好地反映HBV基因组变化的准种特征，总体上优于型特异引物分型法，此结论具有统计学意义（P〈0．001）。     

Genetic heterogeneity of the precore and the core promoter region of genotype C hepatitis B virus during lamivudine therapy

It has been reported that spontaneous or interferon (IFN)-induced hepatitis B e (HBe) seroconversion has usually been associated with the development of a stop codon in the precore region. However, the difference between lamivudine-induced seroconversion and spontaneous or IFN-induced seroconversion is not known. The aim of this study was to investigate the correlation between the evolution of the precore and core promoter mutations and lamivudine-induced seroconversion. Forty-five patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection who were treated with lamivudine for more than 1 year were enrolled. The nucleotide sequence of the precore and core promoter region was determined before and after treatment with lamivudine for 1 year. Among 29 patients who were hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive before treatment, 12 (41.3%) lost HBeAg during the course of treatment for 1 year. Of these, eight patients (66.7%) still had precore wild type HBV after 1 year. After 1 year, reversion to precore wild type HBV was detected in 11 (64.7%) of 17 patients who had precore mutant HBV before treatment. Twelve (70.6%) of 17 patients who were persistently HBeAg-positive had precore wild type HBV before and after treatment for 1 year. Despite the loss of HBeAg, two thirds of the patients still had precore wild type HBV after the 1-year treatment. It is suggested that lamivudine-induced seroconversion differs from spontaneous or IFN-induced seroconversion in the change of nucleotides in the precore region. The reversion in the precore region may be caused by the difference of drug-susceptibility to lamivudine. The antiviral effect of lamivudine may be more effective in the precore mutant HBV than in the precore wild type HBV.     

Features and clinical implications of hepatitis B virus genotypes and mutations in basal core promoter/precore region in 507 Chinese patients with acute and chronic hepatitis B

BackgroundThe association of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genotypes and basal core promoter (BCP) and precore (PC) mutations with the clinical characteristics is increasingly recognized.ObjectiveTo investigate virologic features and clinical implications of HBV genotypes, BCP and PC mutations between large-size patients with acute hepatitis B (AHB) and chronic hepatitis B (CHB).Study designOne hundred and eighty-two AHB patients and 325 CHB patients were investigated. HBV genotypes and BCP/PC mutations were determined by direct sequencing. Mutations at 10 interested sites of the BCP/PC region were compared between the two groups of patients.ResultsAHB patients had a significantly higher ratio of genotype B to C than CHB patients (37.4–62.6% vs. 16.6–83.4%, P < 0.001). The prevalence of BCP/PC wild-type virus was 60.4% in AHB patients in contrast to 28.9% in CHB patients. Significantly lower prevalence of A1762T, G1764A, G1896A, and G1899A but higher prevalence of T1758C was found in AHB patients. Interestingly, T1758C and A1762T/G1764A appeared mutual restraint. Genotype B virus had lower BCP mutation frequency and similar PC mutation frequency compared to genotype C virus. AHB patients with BCP/PC mutant virus had higher viral load, whereas CHB patients with BCP/PC mutant virus had lower viral load and elevated alanine aminotransferase, in comparison with those with the wild-type virus.ConclusionPatients with genotype B virus, BCP/PC wild-type virus or T1758C mutant virus were more susceptible to develop AHB, whereas high prevalence of the BCP/PC mutations was associated with CHB development.     

Hepatitis B virus genotyping, core promoter, and precore/core mutations among Afghan patients infected with hepatitis B: a preliminary report

In spite of hepatitis B virus (HBV) vaccination, HBV infection remains an important public health problem worldwide. Although the HBV genotype distribution has been determined in some parts of South Central Asia, no survey has been conducted to determine the HBV genotype in Afghanistan. Twelve Afghan patients infected with HBV living in Afghanistan were enrolled in this study. Partial HBsAg and basic core promoter, precore, and core (BCP/preC/C) regions were amplified and subjected for direct sequencing. In parallel, precore G1896A mutation was also determined by an amplification-created restriction site method. Results revealed HBV genotype D (95% bootstrap value), sub-genotype D1 (98% bootstrap value), and subtype ayw2 in all Afghan isolates. Afghan isolates clustered in a separate branch in the D1 sub-genotype called D1', while supported by 82% bootstrap value. The percentage of intra-genotypic distance among Afghan isolates was 1.05% and inter-genotypic distance with the other genotype D was 2.87% and with other genotypes was 7.50%-11.1%. The wild-type, mixed infection, and precore mutant were found in six, two, and four HBV isolates, respectively. The A1762T/G1764A BCP dual mutation was found in one isolate. Three isolates presented single mutation in the BCP dual mutation region, whereas two showed a novel G1764T mutation. In conclusion, this preliminary study revealed HBV genotype D, sub-genotype D1, and subtype ayw2 of HBV among hepatitis B infected patients from Afghanistan. Further investigation should be carried out.     

Mutations in the Basal Core Promoter and Precore/Core Gene of Hepatitis B Virus in Patients with Chronic Active but not Acute Hepatitis B

 Around 5–10% of adults infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) develop a chronic liver disease such as chronic active hepatitis (CAH), and it is unclear whether the clinical outcome depends solely on the immune response or whether viral factors also play a role. In this study, a search was therefore made for nucleotide mutations in the basic core promoter (BCP) and amino-acid substitutions in the precore/core region of HBV infecting patients with CAH or with acute hepatitis. The nucleotide sequences of the BCP and of the precore/core region were determined in virus from ten patients with CAH and ten with acute hepatitis. The precore/core sequences were also analysed in 14 additional patients (6 with CAH, 8 with acute hepatitis). In seven of the ten patients with CAH, five types of mutations were found in the BCP. Deletions in the precore/core region were observed in six patients. In all six patients where only the precore/core region was studied, amino-acid substitutions were present. In contrast, in the ten patients with acute hepatitis studied for BCP, a mutation was found in the BCP of one patient only. Of the 18 patients in whom the precore/core was studied, three had an amino-acid substitution in this region. The results show a clear link between CAH and both HBV BCP and precore/core region mutations, suggesting these mutations may play a role in the persistence of HBV infection.     

Precore/core promoter mutations and genotypes of hepatitis B virus in chronic hepatitis B patients with fulminant or subfulminant hepatitis

The association of precore stop codon mutation (A1896), dinucleotide mutation (T1762/A1764) in the basic core promoter of hepatitis B virus (HBV) genome, and genotype of HBV with fulminant or subfulminant hepatitis remains controversial. We studied HBV genotypes as well as mutations in the precore and basic core promoter regions in 18 hepatitis B carriers with fulminant or subfulminant hepatitis. Genotyping of HBV was performed by polymerase chain reaction-restriction fragment length polymorphism. The presence of A1896 in the precore gene and T1762/A1764 in the basic core promoter gene was determined by the polymerase chain reaction and by direct sequencing. Eighteen age- and sex-matched patients with chronic active hepatitis B served as controls. The HBV was of genotype B in 14, genotype C in 3, and unclassified in 1. Precore A1896 mutation occurred in 12 (67%) of the 18 patients. In contrast, the prevalence of basic core promoter mutation was only 17%. Nevertheless, the distribution of HBV genotype and the prevalence of precore A1896 mutation in the fulminant and subfulminant hepatitis patients were similar to those in 18 control patients. In conclusion, the genomic variability of HBV does not seem to contribute to the fulminant and subfulminant exacerbation of chronic hepatitis B in Taiwanese HBV carriers.     

Variations in the functional domain of basal core promoter of hepatitis B virus among Eastern Indian patients with prevalence of genotypes A, C, and D among the same ethnic population

Mutations in the basal core promoter (BCP) and precore (PC) regions are associated with persistent and intermittently high hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication in several patients. The variability in the functional domains of BCP and PC region of HBV and their association with disease progression and clinical outcome were assessed in Eastern India, an unique region where three HBV genotypes, A, D, and C are prevalent among the same ethnic group. PCR amplification and direct sequencing of BCP and PC region was done on sera obtained from 130 HBsAg positive subjects with different clinical presentations. Associations of the apparent risk factors with clinical advancement were evaluated by statistical methods including multiple logistic regression analyses (MLR). HBV genotype A was present in 33.08%, C in 25.38%, and D in 41.54% cases. Genotypes A and C were associated with higher rate of T1762/A1764 mutations than the most predominant genotype D. HBeAg negative state was associated with considerably higher rate of C1753 mutation. T1762/A1764 along with C1753 was common among cirrhosis and T1762/A1764 without C1753 was frequent among chronic liver disease cases. No significant association was found between A1896 point mutation and clinical status. Multivariate analysis revealed that T1762/A1764 double mutation, HBV/A, age ≥25 years, C1753 and A1899 were critical factors for clinical advancement while age ≥25 years and C1753 as significant predictor for cirrhosis in comparison with chronic liver disease. In conclusion, the analysis of the BCP variability may help in monitoring the progression towards advanced liver disease in Eastern Indian patients.     

HBe antigen loss during lamivudine therapy is not caused by mutations in precore and core promoter genes in patients with chronic hepatitis B

HBe antigen (HBeAg) loss or seroconversion can occur during lamivudine therapy. The purpose of this study was to analyze nucleotide sequences in precore and core promoter regions, and examine the influence of mutations in these regions on the disappearance of HBeAg during lamivudine therapy. Serial serum samples were obtained from 51 patients (HBeAg loss in 26 patients) at commencement of therapy (baseline) and after 1 year of lamivudine therapy. Serum samples were amplified with PCR and nucleotide sequences of HBV were analyzed. At baseline, a precore stop codon mutation (A1896) was identified in 8 of 26 HBeAg loss patients and in 8 of 25 HBeAg non-loss patients. At 1 year, precore mutation was observed in 4 of 14 patients analyzed who showed HBeAg loss. At 1 year, however, a precore mutation was observed also in 3 of 9 analyzed patients who showed no HBeAg loss. Core promoter mutations were noted in 21 of 26 HBeAg loss patients and in 20 of 25 HBeAg non-loss patients. At 1 year, core promoter mutations were noted in 11 of 14 HBeAg loss patients and in 8 of 9 HBeAg non-loss patients. Our data suggested that during lamivudine therapy, core promoter and precore mutations do not influence HBeAg loss or seroconversion but may reduce the viral level upon HBeAg loss or seroconversion.     

HBV PC区和BCP区变异与Peg-IFNα-2b疗效的关系及治疗前后的变化

目的:探讨乙型肝炎病毒(HBV)前核心区(PC区)G1896A和基本核心启动子区(BCP区)A1762T/G1764A突变与聚乙二醇化干扰素α-2b(Peg-IFNα-2b)治疗应答的关系及相关变异在治疗前后的变化。方法:69例HBeAg阳性慢性乙型肝炎(CHB)患者,接受48周Peg-IFNα-2b治疗并随访24周。PCR扩增每位患者第0周和第72周HBV PC和BCP区并测序分析突变情况,同时监测患者第0、4、8、12、24、36、48、60和72周HBsAg、HBeAg、丙氨酸转氨酶(ALT)和HBV的DNA水平。结果:共14例患者检测为野生型(20.29%),55例患者检测为突变型(79.71%)。野生型较突变型HBeAg基线水平更高(P=0.024)。患者基线和72周时野生型、PC突变型、BCP突变型和PC+BCP突变型所占构成比发生明显变化(P=0.004)。野生型、PC突变型、BCP突变型和PC+BCP突变型患者在72周的HBeAg血清转换率和联合应答率差异均无统计学意义。结论:PC区和BCP区突变对HBeAg阳性B/C基因型CHB患者Peg-IFNα-2b治疗应答无明显影响,但治疗前后各突变所占构成比发生明显变化。