Search for dissertations about: "Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D coinfection"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words Hepatitis B and Hepatitis D coinfection.

  2. 1. Hepatitis B virus RNA in serum and liver tissue - quantification using digital PCR

    Author : Kasthuri Prakash; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; hepatitis B virus; NTCP; HBV DNA; HBV RNA; subviral particles; integrations; droplet digital PCR;

    Abstract : Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global health issue that is responsible for approximately 900,000 deaths each year, by inducing liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). A few markers are used to classify HBV infection and monitor treatment efficacy, including HBV DNA, surface antigen (HBsAg) and e antigen (HBeAg) in serum as well as HBV DNA and RNA in liver tissue. READ MORE

  4. 2. Harnessing T cell immunity for the prevention and treatment of liver cancer

    Author : Panagiota Maravelia; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) accounts for more than 80% of all diagnosed cases of liver cancer which is a major cause of cancer related fatalities worldwide. With few improvements in the survival rates during the last decades, prevention of HCC is key in reducing its burden globally. READ MORE