Background Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major public health burden. The
mechanisms of immune evasion during chronic HBV (CHB) infection are poorly understood …

To investigate whether 14‐bp Ins/Del polymorphism in HLA‐G gene is associated with the
risk of chronic hepatitis B (CHB) infection. This study was performed on a total of 396 …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a leading cause of liver diseases including cirrhosis and
hepatocellular carcinoma. Human leukocyte antigens (HLAs) play an important role in the …

In 2016, the global health sector strategy (GHSS) on viral hepatitis called for elimination of
hepatitis B as a major public health threat by 2030 (ie, 90% reduction in incidence and 65 …

Objective To assessed the effect of the two Single nucleotide polymorphisms (rs9275572
and rs9275319) in human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-DQ gene on the outcomes of HBV …

Several factors influence the clinical course of hepatitis B virus (HBV) and hepatitis C virus
(HCV) infection. The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system, the major histocompatibility …

There is growing evidence that the non-classical HLA-G has a role in the process of the
immune response against pathogens, including HBV and HIV. Previous studies …

Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is able to bypass the immune system modulating innate
and adaptive immune response and blocking T helper 1 (Th1) cell production. Because the …

Aims Human leukocyte antigen (HLA)-G plays a role in various physiological
immunomodulatory functions. Aberrant HLA-G expression is observed in various disease …

Abstract Aim Hepatitis B virus (HBV) affects approximately 360 million people worldwide. 10–
15% of patients with chronic HBV develop liver cirrhosis (LC), liver failure and hepatocellular …