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Yamada S, Uchida Y, Kouyama JI, Naiki K, Tsuji S, Uemura H, Sugawara K, Nakayama N, Imai Y, Tomiya T, Mizuno S, Mochida S. Switching from combination therapy with entecavir hydrate plus tenofovir alafenamide fumarate to tenofovir alafenamide fumarate monotherapy in patients with chronic hepatitis B based on nucleotide sequences of hepatitis B virus pregenome RNA. Hepatol Res 2024. [PMID: 38517681 DOI: 10.1111/hepr.14036] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/11/2023] [Revised: 02/09/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/24/2024]
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AIM Patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection experiencing viral breakthrough (BTH) or partial response (PR) during lamivudine (LAM) or entecavir hydrate (ETV) administration often took ETV plus tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) due to the emergence of a drug-resistance mutation. However, in patients lacking drug-resistance mutation against TAF, sufficient antiviral effects may be achievable with TAF monotherapy. We assessed the drug-resistance profile through nucleotide sequences of HBV pregenome RNA, and subsequently changed to TAF monotherapy from ETV plus TAF. METHODS This prospective study included 25 patients with serum HBV-DNA below 20 IU/mL under ETV plus TAF administration. Pregenome RNA nucleotide sequences of HBV in the sera were analyzed using direct sequencing and deep sequencing. ETV was discontinued in patients without rtA194T and rtS106C + rtH126Y + rtD134E + rtL269I quadruple mutations in direct sequencing. RESULTS LAM-PR, LAM-BTH, ETV-PR, and ETV-BTH were observed in 1, 16, 7, and 1 patient(s), respectively. Pregenome RNA nucleotide sequences were analyzable in 20 patients. Among the 12 patients classified as LAM-BTH, six patients showed rtL180M + rtM204V/I in direct sequencing, and one patient showed minor clones containing rtL180M + rtM204V + A194T in deep sequencing at a frequency of 0.3%. In the six patients classified as ETV-PR, one patient harbored rtM204I. No clones showing rtS106C + rtH126Y + rtD134E + rtL269I quadruple mutation were detected in deep sequencing. Subsequently, ETV was discontinued, and serum HBV-DNA remained undetectable up to 48 weeks in all patients. CONCLUSION Patients receiving ETV plus TAF due to partial response or BTH during initial LAM or ETV administration were able to safely transition to TAF monotherapy based on nucleotide sequences of HBV pregenome RNA in the sera.
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- Shunsuke Yamada
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Faculty of Medicine, Saitama Medical University, Iruma-gun, Japan
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Ogawa E, Jun DW, Toyoda H, Hsu YC, Yoon EL, Ahn SB, Yeh ML, Do S, Trinh HN, Takahashi H, Enomoto M, Kawada N, Yasuda S, Tseng CH, Kawashima K, Lee HA, Inoue K, Haga H, Do AT, Maeda M, Hoang JH, Cheung R, Ueno Y, Eguchi Y, Furusyo N, Yu ML, Tanaka Y, Nguyen MH. Increased spine bone density in patients with chronic hepatitis B switched to tenofovir alafenamide: A prospective, multinational study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2024; 59:239-248. [PMID: 37882252 DOI: 10.1111/apt.17785] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/04/2023] [Revised: 05/31/2023] [Accepted: 10/16/2023] [Indexed: 10/27/2023]
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BACKGROUND Data on patients switched to tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) from nucleos(t)ide analogues (NUCs) other than tenofovir disoproxil fumarate are limited. AIMS To assess the treatment and renal/bone safety outcomes following the switch to TAF. METHODS We prospectively enrolled adult patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) who switched from any NUC to TAF at 14 centres in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and the U.S. Study outcomes were viral suppression (VR; HBV DNA < 20 IU/mL), biochemical response (BR; alanine aminotransferase normalisation), and changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) and T-scores (L-spine) by bone absorptiometry by 24 months after switch to TAF. RESULTS We enrolled 270 eligible patients. Mean age was 58.1; 58.2% were male; 12.2% had cirrhosis and 73.3% previously received entecavir monotherapy. VR rate increased significantly from 95.2% to 98.8% by 24 months after the switch to TAF (p = 0.014). Between the switch and 24 months later, the mean spine T-score improved significantly from -1.43 ± 1.36 to -1.17 ± 1.38 (p < 0.0001), while there was no significant change in mean eGFR (88.4 ± 16.9-89.5 ± 16.3 mL/min/1.73 m2 , p = 0.13). On multivariable analysis adjusted for age, sex, baseline spine T-score and prior TDF or adefovir dipivoxil use, male sex was significantly associated with lower risk of worsening spine T-score (odds ratio: 0.29, p = 0.020), while age was significantly associated with a higher risk of worsening chronic kidney disease stage (OR: 1.07, p = 0.019). CONCLUSIONS At 24 months after the switch to TAF, VR rates and spine bone density improved significantly while renal function remained stable.
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- Eiichi Ogawa
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Hanyang Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Ogaki, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hanyang University, College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
- Hanyang Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology, Hanyang University, Seoul, South Korea
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Hepatobiliary Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Hepatitis Research Center, College of Medicine and Cohort Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Digestive Health Associates of Texas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- San Jose Gastroenterology, San Jose, California, USA
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- Liver Center, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
- Division of Metabolism and San Jose Gastroenterology Endocrinology, Saga University Faculty of Medicine, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Osaka Metropolitan University Graduate School of Medicine, Osaka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Ogaki Municipal Hospital, Ogaki, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, E-Da Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Virology and Liver Unit, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Ewha Womans University College of Medicine, Seoul, South Korea
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- Liver Center, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Digestive Health Associates of Texas, Dallas, Texas, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Veterans Affairs Palo Alto Health Care System, Palo Alto, California, USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yamagata University Faculty of Medicine, Yamagata, Japan
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- Liver Center, Saga University Hospital, Saga, Japan
- Locomedical General Institute, Locomedical Eguchi Hospital, Saga, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Hepatobiliary Division, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Medical University Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Hepatitis Research Center, College of Medicine and Cohort Research Center, Kaohsiung Medical University, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Division of Hepato-Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
- Center of Excellence for Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Kaohsiung, Taiwan
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- Department of Virology and Liver Unit, Nagoya City University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Nagoya, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Kumamoto University Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kumamoto, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Stanford University Medical Center, Palo Alto, California, USA
- Department of Epidemiology and Population Health, Stanford University, Stanford, California, USA
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Umemura T, Wattanakamolkul K, Nakayama Y, Takahashi Y, Sbarigia U, KyungHwa L, Villasis-Keever A, Furegato M, Gautier L, Nowacki G, Azzi J, Wu DBC. Real-World Epidemiology, Clinical and Economic Burden of Chronic Hepatitis B in Japan: A Retrospective Study Using JMDC Claims Database. Infect Dis Ther 2023; 12:1337-1349. [PMID: 37067724 DOI: 10.1007/s40121-023-00795-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/24/2022] [Accepted: 03/24/2023] [Indexed: 04/18/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is one of the world's major healthcare problems, especially in the Western Pacific regions. This study describes the prevalence, incidence, treatment profiles and clinical and economic burden of chronic hepatitis B patients in Japan using the Japan Medical Data Center (JMDC) Claims Database. METHODS This is a retrospective observational study. Prevalence cases were identified as patients with ≥ 1 inpatient or ≥ 2 outpatient CHB diagnoses and ≥ 2 records for hepatitis B tests or ≥ 1 prescription for CHB treatment between January 2010 and December 2019. Newly diagnosed CHB patients were defined as patients diagnosed from 2010 to 2018 with no history of the disease up to 2 years prior to the diagnosis. The index date is defined as the first CHB diagnosis day. We only used patients' data with ≥ 1-year post-index date. RESULTS We identified 13,061 CHB prevalent cases (2010-2019), yielding a crude period prevalence of 0.32%. Newly diagnosed CHB patients (n = 1973; median age 52 years) were followed for a median period of 3.1 years, during which 15% received a CHB treatment. Entecavir was the most common first treatment (66%). During this period, 3.4% of the patients developed compensated cirrhosis (CC), 1.5% decompensated cirrhosis (DC) and 3.0% hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Around 43.3% of CHB patients were hospitalized at least once. Hospitalizations, treatment rates, serologic testing and screening for liver diseases increased as the severity of the disease progressed. The average total healthcare cost was 870,568 JPY (7779 USD) per person per year. DC and HCC resulted in the highest management costs. CONCLUSIONS Chronic hepatitis B represents a high clinical and economic burden for patients and caregivers, given its morbidity and associated costs.
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- Takeji Umemura
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Shinshu University School of Medicine, Matsumoto, Japan
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- Janssen Asia Pacific, Singapore, Singapore.
- Saw Swee Hock School of Public Health, National University of Singapore, Singapore, Singapore.
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Suda G, Baba M, Yamamoto Y, Sho T, Ogawa K, Kimura M, Hosoda S, Yoshida S, Kubo A, Fu Q, Yang Z, Tokuchi Y, Kitagataya T, Maehara O, Ohnishi S, Yamada R, Ohara M, Kawagishi N, Natsuizaka M, Nakai M, Morikawa K, Furuya K, Suzuki K, Izumi T, Meguro T, Terashita K, Ito J, Kobayashi T, Tsunematsu I, Sakamoto N. Prophylactic tenofovir alafenamide for hepatitis B virus reactivation and reactivation-related hepatitis. J Med Virol 2023; 95:e28452. [PMID: 36597900 DOI: 10.1002/jmv.28452] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/16/2022] [Revised: 12/26/2022] [Accepted: 12/29/2022] [Indexed: 01/05/2023]
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No prospective study on the efficacy of tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), a novel tenofovir prodrug, in preventing hepatitis B virus (HBV) reactivation has yet been reported. This multicenter prospective study enrolled HBV-carriers who received TAF to prevent HBV reactivation before antitumor or immunosuppressive therapy, and patients with resolved HBV infection who experienced HBV-reactivation and received TAF to prevent HBV reactivation-related hepatitis. The efficacy of prophylactic TAF in preventing HBV reactivation and HBV reactivation-related hepatitis was evaluated at 6 and 12 months after initiating TAF. Overall, 110 patients were administered TAF to prevent HBV reactivation or HBV reactivation-related hepatitis. Three patients died owing to primary disease, whereas one patient was transferred to another hospital within 6 months after initiating TAF. Seven patients died due to primary disease, and five patients were transferred to another hospital within 12 months after initiating TAF. Therefore, 106 and 94 (77 patients with HBV infection, 17 with previous-HBV infection) patients were evaluated at 6 and 12 months after initiating TAF, respectively. No patient experienced HBV reactivation, HBV reactivation-related hepatitis, or treatment discontinuation due to HBV reactivation or adverse events of TAF after 6 and 12 months. TAF could effectively prevent HBV reactivation and HBV reactivation-related hepatitis.
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- Goki Suda
- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Hokkaido Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hakodate City Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Laboratory of Molecular and Cellular Medicine, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Hokkaido Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan.,Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hakodate City Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Sapporo City General Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Hokkaido Gastroenterology Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Japan Community Health Care Organization (JCHO) Sapporo Hokushin Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, The Hokkaido Medical Center, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tomakomai City Hospital, Hokkaido, Japan
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- Departments of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Medicine, Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan
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Sato K, Inoue J, Akahane T, Kobayashi T, Sato S, Kisara N, Ninomiya M, Iwata T, Sano A, Tsuruoka M, Onuki M, Masamune A. Switching to tenofovir alafenamide versus continued therapy in chronic hepatitis B patients who were treated with entecavir: A prospective, multicenter, randomized controlled study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e30630. [PMID: 36181074 PMCID: PMC9524959 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000030630] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUNDS Entecavir (ETV) and tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) have been used widely to treat patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, but it is still unclear how best to use these drugs. Although some studies compared the efficacies of treatment switch from ETV to TAF, there has been no randomized study. METHODS We performed a prospective multicenter randomized controlled study in which subjects were enrolled from April 2018 to June 2019 and observed for 2 years until March 2021 to clarify the efficacy and safety of switching from ETV to TAF. RESULTS Thirty-three patients were enrolled and randomized into 2 groups, and a total of 30 patients were evaluated; a TAF-switching group (n = 16) and an ETV-continuing group (n = 14). The mean age of the 30 patients was 61 years old and 18 patients (60%) were male. The serum HBV DNA in all patients were below detection limit. The mean change in hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels after 2 years was not significantly different between the TAF and ETV groups (-0.08 vs -0.20 log IU/mL, P = .07). Comparing the group with a HBsAg decline (≤ -0.1 log IU/mL) and a group without a HBsAg decline in an overall analysis, the prior ETV duration was significantly shorter in the HBsAg-declined group (49 vs 92 months, P = .03). Although the eGFR levels tended to decrease in the TAF group compared to ETV (-6.15 vs -2.26 mL/min/1.73 m2, P = .09), no significant differences were observed in patients with baseline eGFR < 60 (-2.49 vs 0.40 mL/min/1.73 m2, P = .25). CONCLUSION The efficacy and safety were comparable in the TAF-switching group and the ETV-continuing group. Because the present study was conducted in limited patients, a larger study will be required.
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- Kosuke Sato
- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
- * Correspondence: Jun Inoue, Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, 1-1 Seiryo-machi, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan (e-mail: )
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Japanese Red Cross Ishinomaki Hospital, Ishinomaki, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Tohoku Rosai Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Department of Internal medicine, Kurihara Central Hospital, Kurihara, Miyagai, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Japan Community Health Care Organization Sendai Minami Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi, Japan
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Ogawa E, Nakamuta M, Koyanagi T, Ooho A, Furusyo N, Kajiwara E, Dohmen K, Kawano A, Satoh T, Takahashi K, Azuma K, Yamashita N, Yamashita N, Sugimoto R, Amagase H, Kuniyoshi M, Ichiki Y, Morita C, Kato M, Shimoda S, Nomura H, Hayashi J. Switching to tenofovir alafenamide for nucleos(t)ide analogue-experienced patients with chronic hepatitis B: week 144 results from a real-world, multi-centre cohort study. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2022; 56:713-722. [PMID: 35735794 PMCID: PMC9543913 DOI: 10.1111/apt.17107] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/28/2022] [Revised: 06/12/2022] [Accepted: 06/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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BACKGROUND Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) may be preferable to other nucleos(t)ide analogues (NA) regarding outcomes against chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. AIMS To evaluate the longer term virological/biochemical effectiveness of TAF and the renal safety of sequential therapy to TAF in real-world settings METHODS: This multi-centre, retrospective cohort study included consecutive adult patients who were switched from other NAs to TAF. We assessed the virological and biochemical responses up to 144 weeks. We performed sensitivity analyses for a subgroup with chronic kidney disease (CKD) at baseline. RESULTS We analysed the data of 391 patients with chronic hepatitis B previously treated with entecavir (ETV) (n = 174), tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) (n = 116) or an NA combination (n = 101) for ≥ 24 months. HBV DNA <10 IU/ml at week 144 was found for 99% of patients, regardless of prior NA regimen or HBV DNA level at baseline. For patients who switched from TDF to TAF, total, low-density lipoprotein, high-density lipoprotein cholesterol and triglycerides were significantly increased after the switch. Patients who switched from a nucleotide analogue to TAF had an improved estimated glomerular filtration rate, although the rate of hypophosphataemia (<2.5 mg/dl) remained 9.7% at week 144. The virological and biochemical responses of patients with CKD were similar to the overall results. CONCLUSIONS Switching to TAF remained effective and safe for up to 3 years. Given the increasing comorbidities related to ageing, it will be important to carefully follow the change in the lipid levels of patients with a prior TDF-based regimen.
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- Eiichi Ogawa
- Department of General Internal MedicineKyushu University HospitalFukuokaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyKyushu Medical Center, National Hospital OrganizationFukuokaJapan
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- Department of HepatologySteel Memorial Yawata HospitalKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of MedicineKitakyushu Municipal Medical CenterKitakyushuJapan
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- Center for Liver DiseaseKokura Medical Center, National Hospital OrganizationKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of MedicineKyushu Central HospitalFukuokaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyKyushu Medical Center, National Hospital OrganizationFukuokaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyKyushu Cancer CenterFukuokaJapan
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- Department of GastroenterologyKyushu Rosai HospitalKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Internal MedicineJCHO Kyushu HospitalKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Internal MedicineKyushu Railway Memorial HospitalKitakyushuJapan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory ScienceGraduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu UniversityFukuokaJapan
- Graduate School of Nutritional SciencesNakamura Gakuen UniversityFukuokaJapan
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- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic ScienceGraduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu UniversityFukuokaJapan
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Pan CQ, Afdhal NH, Ankoma-Sey V, Bae H, Curry MP, Dieterich D, Frazier L, Frick A, Hann HW, Kim WR, Kwo P, Milligan S, Tong MJ, Reddy KR. First-line therapies for hepatitis B in the United States: A 3-year prospective and multicenter real-world study after approval of tenofovir alefenamide. Hepatol Commun 2022; 6:1881-1894. [PMID: 35445803 PMCID: PMC9315121 DOI: 10.1002/hep4.1964] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2021] [Revised: 03/01/2022] [Accepted: 03/04/2022] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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Real-world data are limited on tenofovir alafenamide (TAF). We aimed to study TAF real-world outcomes with other first-line regimens for chronic hepatitis B (CHB). We enrolled patients with CHB from 10 centers retrospectively and followed them for 36 months prospectively. We analyzed switching patterns of antiviral therapy and treatment outcomes of TAF, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), and entecavir therapy. For efficacy and safety, we analyzed a subset of patients with complete data at 24 months after switching to TAF or remaining on TDF or entecavir. Among 1037 enrollees, 889 patients were analyzed. The mean age was 52%, and 72% were hepatitis B e antigen-negative. After enrollment, shifts in therapies were mostly in reduced use of TDF from 63% to 30% due to switching to TAF. Clinical parameters were compared at enrollment or initiation to measures at 24 months for patients remaining on TAF (187), TDF (229), or entecavir (181). At 24 months, a significantly higher portion of patients on TAF achieved hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA ≤ 20 IU/ml (93% vs. 86%; p = 0.012) and normalized alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (66% vs. 56%; p = 0.031) with stable estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFRs). However, a higher percentage of the patient with eGFR < 60 ml/mi/1.7 m2 was observed in the TDF-treated group (9% vs. 4%; p = 0.010). In patients who remained on entecavir or TDF for 24 months, ALT and HBV-DNA results did not differ significantly from baseline. Treatment of CHB in the United States has significantly shifted from TDF to TAF. Our data suggest that switching from TDF or entecavir to TAF may result in increased frequency of ALT normalization and potential clearance of viremia at the 24-month time point.
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- Calvin Q Pan
- Beijing Ditan HospitalCapital Medical UniversityBeijingChina.,NYU Langone HealthNYU Grossman School of MedicineNew YorkNew YorkUSA
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- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical CenterBostonMassachusettsUSA
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- St. Vincent Medical CenterAsian Pacific Liver CenterLos AngelesCaliforniaUSA
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- Thomas Jefferson University HospitalPhiladelphiaPennsylvaniaUSA
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- Stanford University School of MedicineStanfordCaliforniaUSA
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- Stanford University School of MedicineStanfordCaliforniaUSA
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- Huntington Medical Research InstitutesPasadenaCaliforniaUSA
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Chen YC, Hsu CW, Chien RN, Tai DI. One-year efficacy of tenofovir alafenamide in patients with chronic hepatitis B: An observational study. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29269. [PMID: 35758355 PMCID: PMC9276287 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2022] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Non-inferior antiviral efficacy and better renal safety have been reported in chronic hepatitis B patients with tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) treatment. The experience in real-world clinical practice is limited.We aimed to explore the efficacy after 1-year TAF treatment.A total of 148 patients (42 HBeAg-positive and 106 HBeAg-negative) with TAF treatment ≥1 year were included. Virological suppression (<20 IU/mL or undetectable), HBsAg level, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) normalization (≤36 U/L), and estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) were analyzed at 1 year. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was performed to determine the associated factors for virological suppression and ALT normalization.Virological suppression was achieved in 83% and the 1-year median decline of hepatitis B virus DNA was 5.18 log IU/mL. ALT normalization occurred in 75.7%. HBsAg level decreased at a median of 0.27 log IU/mL with significant difference from baseline (P < .001). Baseline ALT (odds ratio [OR] 1.005, 95% confidence interval [CI] 1.000-1.010, P = .036) and hepatitis B virus DNA (OR 0.222, 95% CI 0.079-0.621, P = .004) were significant factors for 1-year virological suppression. Age (OR 1.064, 95% CI 1.003-1.130, P = .041) was associated with ALT normalization. Significant changes were observed in creatinine (mean increase 0.03 mg/dL, P = .011) and eGFR (mean decrease 2.6 mL/min/1.73 m2, P = .004) after 1-year TAF treatment.One-year TAF treatment came to good virological response, modest ALT normalization rate and significant HBsAg decline. The observation of significant changes in eGFR warranted further studies.
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- Yi-Cheng Chen
- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, No 5, Fu Hsing Street, Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, R.O.C
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, No.259, Wen Hua 1st Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, No 5, Fu Hsing Street, Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, R.O.C
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, No.259, Wen Hua 1st Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, No 5, Fu Hsing Street, Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, R.O.C
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, No.259, Wen Hua 1st Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, R.O.C
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, No 5, Fu Hsing Street, Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, R.O.C
- College of Medicine, Chang Gung University, No.259, Wen Hua 1st Rd., Guishan Dist., Taoyuan City, Taiwan, R.O.C
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Lim Y, Seto W, Kurosaki M, Fung S, Kao J, Hou J, Gordon SC, Flaherty JF, Yee LJ, Zhao Y, Agarwal K, Lampertico P. Review article: switching patients with chronic hepatitis B to tenofovir alafenamide-a review of current data. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2022; 55:921-943. [PMID: 35178711 PMCID: PMC9304567 DOI: 10.1111/apt.16788] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/23/2021] [Revised: 09/29/2021] [Accepted: 01/12/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND The nucleos(t)ide analogues (NAs) entecavir (ETV), tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) are preferred treatment options for patients with chronic hepatitis B infection (CHB). However, resistance to ETV has been reported, especially with prior exposure to other NAs, and long-term TDF treatment has been associated with decline in renal function and loss of bone mineral density in some patients. Consequently, TAF may be preferable to ETV, TDF or other NAs in specific circumstances such as in patients with risk of bone or renal complications, elderly patients or those with previous NA experience. AIM To provide a summary of the available efficacy and safety data following switch to TAF from other NAs in patients with CHB in clinical studies and real-world settings. METHODS Literature searches were performed on PubMed and abstracts from three major international liver congresses between 2019 and 2021. Studies that included efficacy and/or safety data for patients with CHB switching from any NA to TAF were selected. RESULTS Thirty-six papers and abstracts were included in this narrative review. Switching from TDF to TAF maintained or improved virological and biochemical responses with improved bone and renal safety. Switching from ETV or other NAs to TAF maintained or improved virological and biochemical responses and varying results for bone and renal safety. CONCLUSIONS Switching to TAF appears to maintain or improve virological, biochemical and bone- and renal-related safety outcomes. These data support the concept of switching to TAF in some patients with CHB based on their individual circumstances.
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- Young‐Suk Lim
- University of Ulsan College of MedicineSeoulSouth Korea
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- The University of Hong KongHong Kong
- The University of Hong Kong‐Shenzhen HospitalShenzenChina
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- Nanfang HospitalSouthern Medical UniversityGuangzhouChina
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- Henry Ford Health System and Wayne State University School of MedicineDetroitMIUSA
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- Foundation IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore PoliclinicoMilanItaly
- University of MilanMilanItaly
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Uchida Y, Nakao M, Yamada S, Tsuji S, Uemura H, Kouyama JI, Naiki K, Sugawara K, Nakayama N, Imai Y, Tomiya T, Mochida S. Superiority of tenofovir alafenamide fumarate over entecavir for serum HBsAg level reduction in patients with chronic HBV infection: A 144-week outcome study after switching of the nucleos(t)ide analog. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0262764. [PMID: 35180213 PMCID: PMC8856517 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0262764] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/09/2021] [Accepted: 01/01/2022] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Background To evaluate the long-term efficacy of switching of the nucleos(t)ide analog used for treatment from entecavir (ETV) to tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) in patients with chronic HBV infection. Methods A total of 103 patients with serum HBsAg levels of ≥100 IU/mL who had received ETV were enrolled. The nucleos(t)ide analog used for the treatment was switched from ETV to TAF, and the changes in serum HBsAg levels during the 144-week period before and after the drug switching were compared in 74 patients who had received ETV at least for 192 weeks. Results Significant decreases of serum HBsAg levels were observed during both the ETV and the TAF administration period, although the degree of reduction was greater during the latter period than during the former period (P<0.001). Significant decreases of serum HBsAg levels were seen in both patients with genotype B HBV infection and genotype C HBV infection, irrespective of the serum HBsAg and HBcrAg levels at the time of the drug switching. Conclusion Switching of the nucleos(t)ide analog used for treatment from ETV to TAF merits consideration in patients with chronic HBV infection, since the extent of reduction of the serum HBsAg level was greater during the TAF treatment period than during the ETV treatment period.
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- Yoshihito Uchida
- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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- Faculty of Medicine, Department of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Saitama Medical University, Saitama, Japan
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Sequential HBV treatment with tenofovir alafenamide for patients with chronic hepatitis B: week 96 results from a real-world, multicenter cohort study. Hepatol Int 2022; 16:282-293. [DOI: 10.1007/s12072-021-10295-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Sato K, Inoue J, Akahane T, Kobayashi T, Takai S, Nakamura T, Sato T, Kimura O, Ninomiya M, Iwata T, Sano A, Tsuruoka M, Onuki M, Sawahashi S, Niitsuma H, Masamune A. Switching to Tenofovir Alafenamide Fumarate in Chronic Hepatitis B Patients Who Had Detectable HBV DNA during Treatment with Entecavir. TOHOKU J EXP MED 2022; 258:277-285. [DOI: 10.1620/tjem.2022.j084] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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- Kosuke Sato
- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Japanese Red Cross Ishinomaki Hospital
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Iwaki City Medical Center
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Yamagata City Hospital Saiseikan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, South Miyagi Medical Center
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine
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Okamura T, Ichikawa T, Miyaaki H, Miuma S, Motoyoshi Y, Yamashima M, Yamamichi S, Koike M, Nakano Y, Honda T, Yajima H, Miyazaki O, Kuribayashi Y, Ikeda T, Taura N, Nakao K. Change in tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase isoform 5b levels, a marker of bone metabolism, in patients with chronic hepatitis B treated with tenofovir alafenamide. Biomed Rep 2021; 16:6. [PMID: 34900255 PMCID: PMC8652643 DOI: 10.3892/br.2021.1489] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/01/2021] [Indexed: 12/01/2022] Open
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Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is associated with the risk of osteoporosis and bone mineral density (BMD) loss. Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) is associated with a slightly lower degree of BMD loss compared with tenofovir disoproxil, without loss of the excellent anti-HBV effects. The aim of the present study was to verify the effect of bone metabolism in patients with HBV treated with TAF. A total of 87 patients were treated with TAF. Of these, 32 patients were treatment naïve, and 55 patients were treated with entecavir (ETV) for at least 1 year, after which ETV was switched to TAF. At the start of TAF and after 1 year, BMD in the lumbar and neck of the femur, tartrate-resistant acid phosphatase isoform 5b (TRACP-5b) levels as a marker of bone metabolism and serum inorganic phosphorus (P) were compared to estimate bone metabolism. Serum creatinine (Cr), cystatin C, urine protein and β2 microglobulin levels were evaluated to estimate kidney function. Treatment with TAF for 1 year decreased TRACP-5b levels, particularly in patients with bone disease, except for a minimal significant change (MSC; decrease of 12.4%) in TRACP-5b levels. The change in rate of TRACP-5b levels were positively associated with changes in P, Cr-estimated glomerular filtration rate and TRACP-5b levels at the start of TAF. Logistic regression analysis showed that increased BMD in the lumbar region contributed to the switch from ETV to TAF. TAF induced a decrease in TRACP-5b levels in patients with HBV. Bone disease was a contributing factor for MSC. Since TRACP-5b can be used as a marker of bone metabolism and fractures, TAF may exhibit potential in preventing fractures in patients with HBV.
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- Takuma Okamura
- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan.,Department of Comprehensive Community Care Systems, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan.,Department of Comprehensive Community Care Systems, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan.,Innovation and Translational Research Center, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Innovation and Translational Research Center, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Innovation and Translational Research Center, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Nagasaki Harbor Medical Center, Nagasaki 850-8555, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences, Nagasaki University, Nagasaki 852-8501, Japan
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Impact of switching to tenofovir alafenamide fumarate in patients with entecavir-treated chronic hepatitis B. Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol 2021; 33:e898-e904. [PMID: 35048656 DOI: 10.1097/meg.0000000000002292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/10/2022]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), a new tenofovir prodrug, has been developed to circumvent the less favorable safety profile of tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). We investigated reductions in hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) levels in patients with HBV infection who received continuous entecavir (ETV) monotherapy or sequential therapy with ETV and TAF. METHODS This retrospective cohort study included 286 patients who were divided into two groups: continuous ETV monotherapy (ETV group, n = 168) and sequential therapy with ETV and TAF (ETV-TAF group, n = 108). Factors associated with a 90% reduction in HBsAg levels were analyzed by a Cox proportional hazards model using a time-dependent covariate in both groups. RESULTS In the multivariate Cox proportional hazards model, the ETV-TAF group [adjusted hazard ratio (aHR) 2.750; 95% confidence interval (CI), 1.265-3.405; P = 0.0038] and BMI ≤ 25.0 kg/m2 (aHR 0.520, 95% CI, 0.308-0.875; P = 0.0139) demonstrated a 90% reduction in HBsAg levels. HBsAg levels of patients in the TAF phase in the ETV-TAF group showed greater yearly percent reductions than those in the ETV group and those in the ETV phase in the ETV-TAF group (P = 0.0361 and P = 0.0022, respectively, Steel-Dwass test). CONCLUSION HBsAg levels decreased more rapidly after patients switched from ETV to TAF. Switching to TAF may be an effective treatment option to reduce HBsAg levels.
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Liu QM, He YY, Liu LL, Wang LK. Exosomal lncRNA HOTTIP Mediates Antiviral Effect of Tenofovir Alafenamide (TAF) on HBV Infection. J Inflamm Res 2021; 14:5489-5500. [PMID: 34720597 PMCID: PMC8550561 DOI: 10.2147/jir.s315716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/14/2021] [Accepted: 09/19/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022] Open
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INTRODUCTION Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) virus (HBV) infection has emerged as a global health burden affecting nearly 292 million people. Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) is an effective treatment for CHB patients. However, the detailed mechanism underlying the antiviral activity of TAF remains unclear. METHODS In this study, we investigated the antiviral effect of exosomes derived from the serum of CHB patients treated with TAF (Exo-serum) and TAF-treated macrophages (MP) (Exo-MP(TAF)). RESULTS RNAseq analysis was also performed to determine the associated long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). The results demonstrated that both Exo-serum and Exo-MP(TAF) could be taken up by HepAD38 cells and exhibited potent antiviral activities, as manifested by significantly downregulating the levels of hepatitis B surface antigen, hepatitis B e antigen, HBV DNA, and covalently closed circular DNA. The antiviral effect of Exo-serum was more potent than those of TAF treatment alone. RNAseq analysis revealed that lncRNA HOTTIP was upregulated significantly in Exo-serum. Further, lncRNA HOTTIP knockdown reversed the antiviral effect of Exo-MP(TAF) on HepAD38 cells, whereas lncRNA HOTTIP knockdown exerted the opposite roles. DISCUSSION Taken together, these results suggest that exosomal lncRNA HOTTIP is essential for the antiviral activity of TAF and provide a novel understanding of the exosome-mediated mechanism underlying HBV infection.
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- Qing-Min Liu
- Intensive Care Unit, Linyi People’s Hospital, Linyi, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Cardiovascular Disease, Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, Wuhan, Hubei Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Department of Pathology, Linyi People’s Hospital, Linyi, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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- Infection Control Center, Linyi People’s Hospital, Linyi, Shandong Province, People’s Republic of China
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Li ZB, Li L, Niu XX, Chen SH, Fu YM, Wang CY, Liu Y, Shao Q, Chen G, Ji D. Switching from entecavir to tenofovir alafenamide for chronic hepatitis B patients with low-level viraemia. Liver Int 2021; 41:1254-1264. [PMID: 33404182 DOI: 10.1111/liv.14786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 23] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/28/2020] [Revised: 10/13/2020] [Accepted: 01/03/2021] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND AIMS About 20% of patients receiving nucleos(t)ide analogues treatment experienced low-level viraemia (LLV), which is associated with progression of liver fibrosis and high risk of hepatocellular carcinoma. We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of switching from entecavir (ETV) to tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) in ETV-treated patients with LLV. METHODS In this prospective study, ETV-treated patients with LLV, presented to our hospital from December 2018 to October 2019, were enrolled. Switching to TAF or continuing ETV was given. The primary effectiveness endpoint was complete virological response (CVR) at 24 weeks, and the safety endpoint was the first occurrence of any clinical adverse event during the treatment. RESULTS Totally, 211 patients were recruited and propensity score matching (PSM) generated 75 patients in either TAF or ETV group. After PSM, baseline characteristics were balanced in two groups. After 24-week treatment, the CVR and ALT normalization in TAF group were 62.7% and 47.6%, which were higher than 9.3% and 10.5% in ETV group (OR 16.4, 95% CI 6.6-40.0, P < .001) respectively. Subgroup analysis showed that switching to TAF achieved favours CVR regardless of the status of sex, age, CHB family history, HBV DNA, HBeAg and cirrhosis, whereas alcohol consumption and diabetes mellitus might compromise the CVR of switching to TAF. Both therapies were well tolerated and had satisfying renal safety. CONCLUSIONS For ETV-treated patients with LLV, switching to TAF is safe enough and superior compared with continuing ETV monotherapy regarding both virological and biochemical benefits.
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- Zhong-Bin Li
- Department of Liver Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Infectious Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Department of Liver Diseases, Fifth Medical Center of Chinese PLA General Hospital, Beijing, China
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Outcomes of Sequential Therapy With Tenofovir Alafenamide After Long-term Entecavir. Am J Gastroenterol 2021; 116:1264-1273. [PMID: 34074829 DOI: 10.14309/ajg.0000000000001157] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2020] [Accepted: 12/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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INTRODUCTION Entecavir (ETV) and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) are both first-line hepatitis B virus (HBV) therapies, but ETV-to-TAF switch outcome data are limited. We aimed to assess outcomes up to 96 weeks after ETV-to-TAF switch. METHODS ETV-treated (≥12 months) chronic hepatitis B patients switched to TAF in routine practice at 15 centers (United States, Korea, Japan, and Taiwan) were included. Primary outcome was complete viral suppression (CVS) rate (HBV DNA <20 IU/mL). RESULTS We analyzed 425 eligible patients (mean age 60.7 ± 13.2 years, 60% men, 90.8% Asian, 20.7% with diabetes, 27% with hypertension, 14.8% with cirrhosis, 8.3% with hepatocellular carcinoma, and mean ETV duration before switch 6.16 ± 3.17 years). The mean baseline estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was 89 ± 19 (chronic kidney disease [CKD] stages: 55.6% stage 1, 35.7% stage 2, and 8.8% stages 3-5). CVS rate increased from 91.90% at switch (from 90.46% 24 weeks before switch) to 95.57% and 97.21% at 48 and 96 weeks after (P = 0.03 and 0.02, respectively). Over the 96 weeks after switch, mean HBV DNA (P < 0.001) but not alanine aminotransferase or CKD stage decreased. Between switch and 96-week follow-up, 11% (26/235) of CKD stage 1 patients migrated to stage 2 and 8% (12/151) of stage 2 patients to stages 3-5, whereas 18% (27/151) from stage 2 to 1, and 19% (7/37) from stages 3-5 to 2. On multivariable generalized estimated equation analysis adjusted for age, sex, hypertension, diabetes, and cirrhosis, baseline eGFR, age (P < 0.001), and CKD stages 2 and 3-5 (vs 1) (both P < 0.001) were associated with lower follow-up eGFR. DISCUSSION After an average of 6 years on ETV, CVS increased from 91.9% at TAF switch to 97.2% at 96 weeks later.
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Sano T, Kawaguchi T, Ide T, Amano K, Kuwahara R, Arinaga-Hino T, Torimura T. Tenofovir Alafenamide Rescues Renal Tubules in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis B. Life (Basel) 2021; 11:life11030263. [PMID: 33806752 PMCID: PMC8005189 DOI: 10.3390/life11030263] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/07/2021] [Revised: 03/20/2021] [Accepted: 03/21/2021] [Indexed: 12/18/2022] Open
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Nucles(t)ide analogs (NAs) are effective for chronic hepatitis B (CHB). NAs suppress hepatic decompensation and hepatocarcinogenesis, leading to a dramatic improvement of the natural course of patients with CHB. However, renal dysfunction is becoming an important issue for the management of CHB. Renal dysfunction develops in patients with the long-term treatment of NAs including adefovir dipivoxil and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Recently, several studies have reported that the newly approved tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) has a safe profile for the kidney due to greater plasma stability. In this mini-review, we discuss the effectiveness of switching to TAF for NAs-related renal tubular dysfunction in patients with CHB.
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Itokawa N, Atsukawa M, Tsubota A, Takaguchi K, Nakamuta M, Hiraoka A, Kato K, Abe H, Mikami S, Shimada N, Chuma M, Akito N, Uojima H, Ogawa C, Asano T, Tani J, Morishita A, Senoh T, Yamashita N, Oikawa T, Matsumoto Y, Koeda M, Yoshida Y, Tanabe T, Okubo T, Arai T, Hayama K, Iwashita AN, Kondo C, Tada T, Toyoda H, Kumada T, Iwakiri K. Sequential therapy from entecavir to tenofovir alafenamide versus continuous entecavir monotherapy for patients with chronic hepatitis B. JGH OPEN 2021; 5:34-40. [PMID: 33490611 PMCID: PMC7812481 DOI: 10.1002/jgh3.12443] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/27/2020] [Revised: 09/21/2020] [Accepted: 10/19/2020] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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Background and Aim Although tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), as well as entecavir (ETV), is widely used as first‐line treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis B, there are only a few studies comparing sequential therapy from ETV to TAF and continuous ETV monotherapy in patients with maintained virologic response to ETV. Methods In a retrospective multicenter study, we investigated the efficacy and safety of sequential therapy from ETV to TAF (ETV‐TAF group) and compared them with continuous ETV monotherapy (ETV group), using propensity score matching, in chronic hepatitis B patients. Results From 442 patients, we analyzed 142 patients from each group comprising 71 patients matched for several data, including age, HBV genotype, hepatitis B envelope antigen, cirrhosis, alanine aminotransferase, platelet count, prior ETV monotherapy period, and hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) change during prior ETV monotherapy. In the ETV‐TAF group, HBsAg levels significantly decreased from baseline to 48 weeks after switching to TAF (−0.02 log IU/mL, P = 0.038). HBcrAg levels also significantly decreased after switching to TAF (−0.1 log IU/mL, P = 0.004). However, there were no significant differences in the reduction of HBsAg and HBcrAg levels between the ETV‐TAF and ETV groups. There was no significant difference in the change of estimated glomerular filtration rate levels from baseline to 48 weeks between the two groups. Conclusions The present study indicated that the efficacy, especially of the HBsAg‐reducing action, and safety of sequential therapy from ETV to TAF were similar to those of continuous ETV monotherapy among chronic hepatitis B patients with maintained virologic response to ETV.
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- Norio Itokawa
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital Chiba Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital Chiba Japan.,Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nippon Medical School Tokyo Japan
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- Core Research Facilities The Jikei University School of Medicine Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Hepatology Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital Takamatsu Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center Fukuoka Japan
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- Gastroenterology Center Ehime Prefectural Central Hospital Matsuyama Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Shinmatusdo Central General Hospital Matsudo Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Shinmatusdo Central General Hospital Matsudo Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Kikkoman General Hospital Noda Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Otakanomori Hospital Chiba Japan
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- Gastroenterological Center Yokohama City University Medical Center Yokohama Japan
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- Gastroenterological Center Yokohama City University Medical Center Yokohama Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology Kitasato University School of Medicine Kanagawa Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Takamatsu Red Cross Hospital Takamatsu Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Tokyo Metropolitan Bokutoh Hospital Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology Kagawa University Graduate School of Medicine Kagawa Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology Kagawa University Graduate School of Medicine Kagawa Japan
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- Department of Hepatology Kagawa Prefectural Central Hospital Takamatsu Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology National Hospital Organization Kyushu Medical Center Fukuoka Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology The Jikei University School of Medicine Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Jikei University School of Medicine Kashiwa Hospital Chiba Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital Chiba Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital Chiba Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nippon Medical School Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology Nippon Medical School Chiba Hokusoh Hospital Chiba Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nippon Medical School Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nippon Medical School Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nippon Medical School Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nippon Medical School Tokyo Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology Ogaki Municipal Hospital Gifu Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology Ogaki Municipal Hospital Gifu Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Nippon Medical School Tokyo Japan
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Inoue J, Akahane T, Kobayashi T, Obara N, Umetsu T, Kakazu E, Ninomiya M, Iwata T, Sano A, Tsuruoka M, Sato K, Masamune A. Switching to tenofovir disoproxil fumarate in entecavir-treated chronic hepatitis B patients: A pilot randomized controlled study. Biomed Rep 2020; 14:20. [PMID: 33335726 PMCID: PMC7739848 DOI: 10.3892/br.2020.1396] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/25/2020] [Accepted: 10/16/2020] [Indexed: 12/27/2022] Open
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Although hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) removal is considered the goal of chronic hepatitis B treatment, it can rarely be achieved with nucleos(t)ide analogues (NAs). It has been reported that tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is superior in reducing HBsAg compared with entecavir (ETV) in treatment-naïve patients; however, the effect of TDF in patients who have received NAs is still unclear. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the efficacy of switching from ETV to TDF in patients who were already receiving ETV. A pilot randomized controlled study for 2 years in patients who had been treated with ETV for >1 year and did not exhibit drug resistance was performed (Clinical trial registration: UMIN000021948, UMIN-CTR, May 1, 2016). A total of 20 patients were enrolled and 19 patients were randomized into 2 groups, a TDF-switching group (n=12) or an ETV-continuing group (n=7). The mean change in HBsAg levels after 2 years was greater in the TDF group compared with the ETV group, but the difference was not significant (-0.25 vs. -0.06 log IU/ml). In the TDF group, hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg)-positive patients at baseline showed significantly greater changes in HBsAg (-0.63 vs. -0.03 log IU/ml; P=0.030). In contrast, no difference between HBeAg-positive and HBeAg-negative patients was observed in the ETV group. No significant differences of estimated glomerular filtration rate and inorganic phosphorus changes were observed among the TDF and ETV groups. In conclusion, a significant HBsAg decrease was not achieved after switching from ETV to TDF in the overall analysis, but HBeAg-positive patients showed a larger HBsAg decrease after switching treatment.
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- Jun Inoue
- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Japanese Red Cross Ishinomaki Hospital, Ishinomaki, Miyagi 986-8522, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Tohoku Rosai Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 981-8563, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Japan Community Health care Organization Sendai Hospital, Sendai, Miyagi 981-8501, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Kesen-numa City Hospital, Kesennuma, Miyagi 988-0181, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Tohoku University Graduate School of Medicine, Sendai, Miyagi 980-8574, Japan
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Sano T, Amano K, Ide T, Kawaguchi T, Kuwahara R, Arinaga-Hino T, Koga H, Kuromatsu R, Torimura T. Short-term efficacy after switching from adefovir dipivoxil and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate therapy to tenofovir alaferamide for chronic hepatitis B. Biomed Rep 2020; 14:12. [PMID: 33235727 PMCID: PMC7678628 DOI: 10.3892/br.2020.1388] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2020] [Accepted: 10/29/2020] [Indexed: 12/17/2022] Open
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The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of switching to tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) in patients who had received a nucleos(t)ide analog (NA) for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB). The data from 33 Japanese patients with CHB who received TAF therapy after using NA [adefovir dipivoxil (ADV) and/or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)] were retrospectively analyzed. Specifically, the biochemical and virological markers from the start of the TAF treatment to 6 months later were assessed. Comparative evaluation was performed by dividing patients into two groups: Long-term (n=19) and short-term administration groups (n=14), with a cutoff administration duration of 10 years. In all 33 patients, the levels of serum hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg; 1,126±1,724 to 1,001±1,591 IU/ml; P<0.0001), serum alkaline phosphatase (ALP) (320±126 to 283±124 U/l; P=0.028), serum bone specific alkaline phosphatase (19.7±9.0 to 17.7±8.0 µg/l; P=0.0006) and urine β2-microglobulin-creatinine ratio (U-BMG/Cr; 5,224±17,471 to 3,547±14,652 µg/g·Cre; P=0.002) significantly decreased from baseline after 6 months. Serum HBsAg, serum ALP and U-BMG/Cr showed a significant reduction in both groups. In conclusion, switching from ADV or TDF to TAF resulted in a decrease in serum HBsAg and improvement in serum ALP and U-BMG/Cr after 6 months of treatment in patients regardless of history of treatment with NA.
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- Tomoya Sano
- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan.,Division of Liver Cancer Research, Research Center for Innovative Cancer Therapy, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan.,Division of Liver Cancer Research, Research Center for Innovative Cancer Therapy, Kurume University School of Medicine, Kurume, Fukuoka 830-0011, Japan
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Uchida Y, Nakao M, Tsuji S, Uemura H, Kouyama J, Naiki K, Motoya D, Sugawara K, Nakayama N, Imai Y, Tomiya T, Mochida S. Significance of switching of the nucleos(t)ide analog used to treat Japanese patients with chronic hepatitis B virus infection from entecavir to tenofovir alafenamide fumarate. J Med Virol 2020; 92:1370. [DOI: 10.1002/jmv.25837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Ogawa E, Nomura H, Nakamuta M, Furusyo N, Koyanagi T, Dohmen K, Ooho A, Satoh T, Kawano A, Kajiwara E, Takahashi K, Azuma K, Kato M, Shimoda S, Hayashi J. Tenofovir alafenamide after switching from entecavir or nucleos(t)ide combination therapy for patients with chronic hepatitis B. Liver Int 2020; 40:1578-1589. [PMID: 32304611 DOI: 10.1111/liv.14482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/26/2019] [Revised: 03/14/2020] [Accepted: 04/13/2020] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
Abstract
BACKGROUND AND AIMS Tenofovir alafenamide (TAF) has been newly approved for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B (CHB). We aimed to assess the effectiveness and renal safety of switching from entecavir (ETV) or nucleos(t)ide analogue (NA) combination therapy to TAF. METHODS This multicentre, retrospective, cohort study included 313 consecutive CHB patients who switched to TAF monotherapy after treatment with ETV or a nucleos(t)ide analogue (NA) combination for over 2 years. Virological/laboratory responses were evaluated for 48 weeks after switchover. Chronic kidney disease (CKD) was defined as an estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) <60 mL/min/1.73 m2 . Differences in longitudinal parameters were compared by the generalized estimating equation method. RESULTS In the prior ETV group (n = 191), the HBV DNA suppression rate at week 48 was significantly increased, from 75.9% to 96.9% (P < .001). Additionally, mean changes in the HBsAg level at week 48 in HBsAg ≥ 3.0 logIU/mL and < 3.0 logIU/mL groups were -0.09 and -0.13 logIU/mL respectively. In the prior NA combination group (n = 122), the mean changes in HBsAg level at week 48 in the HBsAg ≥ 3.0 logIU/mL and <3.0 logIU/mL groups were -0.08 and -0.11 logIU/mL respectively. For patients with CKD, the eGFR at week 48 was significantly improved compared to those with non-CKD (adjusted slope coefficient difference: 2.75 mL/min/1.73 m2 /48 weeks; P = .001). CONCLUSIONS Switching from ETV or an NA combination to TAF was effective for HBV suppression and continued HBsAg reduction. Moreover, the renal glomerular function of patients in the prior NA combination group with CKD was significantly improved compared to those with non-CKD. LAY SUMMARY Nucleos(t)ide analogues, such as entecavir, tenofovir disoproxil fumarate and tenofovir alafenamide, inhibit hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication and are recommended as first-line oral agents for chronic HBV infection. We evaluated the virological/biochemical effects and renal safety when patients are switched from entecavir or nucleoside-nucleotide analogue combination therapy to tenofovir alafenamide. Our findings suggest that switching to tenofovir alafenamide was effective for HBV suppression and the improvement in renal function for patients with chronic kidney disease.
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- Eiichi Ogawa
- Department of General Internal Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- The Center for Liver Disease, Shin-Kokura Hospital, Kitakyushu, Japan.,Department of Medicine, Haradoi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Kyushu Medical Center, National Hospital Organization, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of General Internal Medicine, Kyushu University Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Chihaya Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Hepatology, Steel Memorial Yawata Hospital, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Center for Liver Disease, Kokura Medical Center, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Kitakyushu Municipal Medical Center, Kitakyushu, Japan
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- Department of Medicine, Kyushu Central Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Bioregulatory Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Department of Medicine and Biosystemic Science, Graduate School of Medical Sciences, Kyushu University, Fukuoka, Japan
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- Kyushu General Internal Medicine Center, Haradoi Hospital, Fukuoka, Japan
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Charlton MR, Alam A, Shukla A, Dashtseren B, Lesmana CRA, Duger D, Payawal DA, Duy Cuong D, Jargalsaikhan G, Cua IHY, Sollano JD, Singh KR, Madan K, Win KM, Kyi KP, Tun KS, Salih M, Rastogi M, Saraf N, Thuy PTT, Hien PTD, Gani RA, Mohamed R, Tanwandee T, Piratvisuth T, Sukeepaisarnjaroen W, Naing W, Hashmi ZY. An expert review on the use of tenofovir alafenamide for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in Asia. J Gastroenterol 2020; 55:811-823. [PMID: 32666200 PMCID: PMC7452871 DOI: 10.1007/s00535-020-01698-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 29] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/25/2020] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
Abstract
Asia has intermediate-to-high prevalence and high morbidity of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The use of guideline-recommended nucleos(t)ide analogs with high barrier to resistance, such as entecavir (ETV), tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF), and tenofovir alafenamide (TAF), is one of the key interventions for curbing HBV infection and associated morbidity in Asia. However, there are some challenges to the use of ETV and TDF; while ETV is associated with high resistance in lamivudine (LAM)-exposed (especially LAM-refractory) patients; bone and renal safety issues are a major concern with TDF. Hence, a panel of twenty-eight expert hepatologists from Asia convened, reviewed the literature, and developed the current expert opinion-based review article for the use of TAF in the resource-constrained settings in Asia. This article provides a comprehensive review of two large, phase 3, double-blind, randomized controlled trials of TAF versus TDF in HBeAg-negative (study 0108) and HBeAg-positive (study 0110) chronic HBV patients (> 70% Asians). These studies revealed as follows: (1) non-inferiority for the proportion of patients who had HBV DNA < 29 IU/mL; (2) significantly high rate of normalization of alanine aminotransferase levels; (3) no incidence of resistance; and (4) significantly better bone and renal safety, with TAF vs. TDF up to 144 weeks. Considering the benefits of TAF, the expert panel proposed recommendations for optimizing the use of TAF in Asia, along with guidance on specific patient groups at risk of renal or bone disease suitable for TAF therapy. The guidance provided in this article may help clinicians optimize the use of TAF in Asia.
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- Michael R. Charlton
- Transplant Institute, Center for Liver Diseases, University of Chicago Biological Sciences, 5841 South Maryland Avenue, Chicago, Illinois USA
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- Department of Gastroenterology, LTM Medical College and Sion Hospital, Maharashtra Mumbai, India
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Hepatobiliary Division, Dr. Cipto Mangunkusumo Hospital, Universitas Indonesia, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia
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- Department of Medicine, Cardinal Santos Medical Center, Mandaluyong, Metro, Manila, Philippines
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- Department of Infectious Diseases and HIV Outpatient Clinic, Bach Mai Hospital, Hanoi, Vietnam
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- Department Liver Center, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ,Department International Graduate Program in Medicine (IGPM) Institution, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia ,College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Research Committee and Social Committee, Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases, St. Luke’s Medical Center, Taguig, Philippines
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- Department of Medicine, University of Santo Tomas Hospital, Manila, Philippines
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- Gastroenterology & Hepatology, Max Smart Super Speciality Hospital, Saket, New Delhi, India
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- Myanmar Liver Foundation, Liver Foundation, Yangon, Myanmar
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- Department of Hepatology, Quaid e Azam International Hospital, Islamabad, Pakistan
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- Department of Hepatology and Gastroenterology, Fortis Hospital, Noida, India ,Department of Transplant Hepatology, Fortis Hospital, Noida, India
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- Clinical/Transplant Hepatology Institute of Digestive and Hepatobiliary Sciences Medanta, The Medicity, Gurgaon, New Delhi India
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- Department of Infectious Disease, Pham Ngoc Thach University of Medicine, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
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- Liver Transplantation team, Ciptomangunkusumo Hospital, Jakarta, Indonesia
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- Department of Medicine, University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand
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- Department of Medicine, NKC Institute of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Songklanagarind Hospital, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Thailand
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, Srinagarind Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Khon Kaen University, Khon Kaen, Thailand
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- Department of Hepatology, Yangon General Hospital, University of Medicine (1), Yangon, Myanmar
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