Serum β-klotho is a potential biomarker for the progression of hepatitis B virus-related liver diseases

• Published in: Journal of infection in developing countries Vol. 18; no. 4; pp. 618 - 626
• Main Authors: Miao, Xin, Peng, ChuYan, Yan, Fang, Guo, XiQing, Xia, LiNa, Song, Qiang, An, Xuan, Wu, GuiCheng
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy Journal of Infection in Developing Countries 01.04.2024; The Journal of Infection in Developing Countries
• Subjects: Adult; Aged; Biomarkers; Biomarkers - blood; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - blood; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - diagnosis; Carcinoma, Hepatocellular - virology; cirrhosis; Disease Progression; Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; Female; Glucuronidase - blood; Hepatitis B; hepatitis B virus (HBV); Hepatitis B, Chronic - blood; Hepatitis B, Chronic - complications; hepatocellular carcinoma; Humans; Klotho Proteins; Liver cancer; Liver cirrhosis; Liver Cirrhosis - blood; Liver Cirrhosis - diagnosis; Liver Cirrhosis - virology; Liver diseases; Liver Neoplasms - blood; Liver Neoplasms - diagnosis; Liver Neoplasms - virology; Male; Middle Aged; β-Klotho (KLB); KLB; β-Klotho; HBV; hepatitis B virus; cirrhosis; hepatocellular carcinoma
• ISSN: 1972-2680; 2036-6590; 1972-2680
• DOI: 10.3855/jidc.17870

Introduction: Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is a global epidemic that can lead to several liver diseases, seriously affecting people's health. This study aimed to investigate the clinical potential of serum β-klotho (KLB) as a promising biomarker in HBV-related liver diseases. Methodology:...