Hepatitis B virus (HBV) contributes to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development through
direct and indirect mechanisms. HBV DNA integration into the host genome occurs at early …

Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) refers to a condition where replication-competent HBV DNA
is present in the liver, with or without HBV DNA in the blood, in individuals with serum …

Occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (OBI) refers to a condition in which replication-
competent viral DNA is present in the liver (with detectable or undetectable HBV DNA in the …

The event of mutations in the surface antigen gene of hepatitis B virus (HBV) results in
undetectable hepatitis B surface antigen with positive/negative anti-hepatitis B core (anti …

The long-lasting persistence of HBV genomes in the liver (and in some cases also in the
serum) of HBsAg negative subjects is termed occult HBV infection (OBI). This peculiar …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a major global health problem causing acute and chronic
liver disease that can lead to liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). HBV …

Many factors are considered to contribute to hepatitis B virus (HBV) associated
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), including products of HBV, HBV integration and mutation …

Abstract Background & Aims Hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA integration in the host genome is a
major mechanism responsible for the etiopathogenetic role exerted by HBV in …

Liver cancer ranks sixth in cancer incidence, and is the third leading cause of cancer-related
deaths worldwide. Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most common type of liver cancer …

Hepatitis B virus (HBV) contributes to hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) development through
direct and indirect mechanisms. HBV-DNA integration into the host genome occurs at early …