The role of β2 microglobulin levels in monitoring chronic hepatitis B

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dc.contributor.authorYegane, S
dc.contributor.authorRevanli, M
dc.contributor.authorTaneli, F
dc.date.accessioned2024-07-18T11:54:15Z
dc.date.available2024-07-18T11:54:15Z
dc.description.abstractbeta(2) microglobulin is one of the domains of the histocompatibility class I human leukocyte antigen (HLA) antigen. In hepatitis infection the presentation of the viral antigen on the hepatocyte in the presence of class I HLA antigens plays a significant role in the elimination of the virus. The aim of the study was to estimate the serum beta(2) microglobulin levels in cases of chronic hepatitis B infection. Serum beta(2) microglobulin levels were assessed in 65 cases with chronic hepatitis B infection including 29 pediatric and 36 adult patients as the study group and in 30 cases as seronegative control group. beta(2) microglobulin level was found significantly higher in chronic active Hepatitis B virus (HBV) patients compared to the asymptomatic HBV carriers and also in the chronic active HBV patients compared to control group. We are of the opinion that beta(2) microglobulin concentration is an indicator for monitoring chronic active HBV infections at the asymptomatic hepatitis B virus carrier patients, thus would lead to early initiation of Interferon (IFN) treatment and to monitor the effectiveness of the therapy.
dc.identifier.issn0040-8727
dc.identifier.other1349-3329
dc.identifier.urihttp://akademikarsiv.cbu.edu.tr:4000/handle/123456789/6223
dc.language.isoEnglish
dc.publisherTOHOKU UNIV MEDICAL PRESS
dc.subjectSERUM BETA-2-MICROGLOBULIN
dc.subjectLIVER-DISEASES
dc.subjectBETA(2)-MICROGLOBULIN
dc.titleThe role of β2 microglobulin levels in monitoring chronic hepatitis B
dc.typeArticle

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