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Unraveling Hepatitis B-Induced Liver Fibrosis: The Critical Role of Pyruvate, PPARα, and Reactive Oxygen Species

By MedXY 07/10/2026

This article explores the mechanism by which HBV induces liver fibrosis through pyruvate-dependent ROS production and PPARα inhibition, highlighting novel therapeutic targets for chronic hepatitis B management.

Gastroenterology Infectious Diseases news

CD16+ γδ T Cells: A Novel Player in HBV Viral Control Through Antibody-Dependent Cytotoxicity

By MedXY 04/25/2026

A study reveals CD16+ γδ T cells as key mediators of antibody-dependent cellular cytotoxicity in HBV infection, correlating with reduced viral replication and offering new therapeutic targets.

Clinical Updates Gastroenterology Infectious Diseases news

Potent Antiviral Activity of the Class-E Capsid Assembly Modulator ALG-000184 in Chronic Hepatitis B: Insights from a Phase 1 Randomized Trial

By MedXY 02/24/2026

This review synthesizes the Phase 1 trial findings of ALG-000184, a novel capsid assembly modulator, demonstrating significant multi-log reductions in HBV DNA and RNA with a favorable safety profile in chronic HBV patients.

Gastroenterology Infectious Diseases news Oncology

HBsAg <100 IU/mL Identifies Inactive Chronic HBV Patients with HCC Risk Below Surveillance Threshold

By MedXY 11/07/2025

A large Asian cohort study shows serum HBsAg <100 IU/mL reliably identifies inactive chronic hepatitis B patients whose annual HCC risk is <0.2%, potentially allowing de‑escalation of surveillance and informing partial HBV cure definitions.

Gastroenterology news Oncology

Unveiling the Molecular Link Between Alcohol and HBV-Driven Liver Cancer: The Role of ATF4/LPLA2-Mediated BMP Metabolism

By MedXY 10/28/2025

Chronic alcohol intake exacerbates HBV-induced hepatocellular carcinoma by activating the ATF4/LPLA2 pathway, promoting BMP metabolism and MAPK/ERK signaling, identifying LPLA2 as a potential therapeutic target and prognostic marker.

news Oncology

Alcohol’s Amplifying Effect on HBV-Related Liver Cancer: New Insights into Metabolic Reprogramming

By MedXY 10/27/2025

This article explores how alcohol consumption worsens HBV-induced hepatocellular carcinoma by promoting ER stress and lipid metabolic disturbances, highlighting potential therapeutic targets like LPLA2 and BMP.

Clinical Updates Infectious Diseases news

SCG101: A Novel HBV-Specific TCR-T Therapy Shows Promising Results in Advanced HBV-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma

By MedXY 09/04/2025

SCG101, an HBV-specific T-cell receptor T-cell therapy, demonstrates significant antiviral and antitumour efficacy with a manageable safety profile in patients with advanced HBV-related hepatocellular carcinoma refractory to prior treatments.