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Liu CH, Chen CY, Su WW, Liu CJ, Lo CC, Huang KJ, Chen JJ, Tseng KC, Chang CY, Peng CY, Shih YL, Huang CS, Kao WY, Yang SS, Tsai MC, Wu JH, Chen PY, Su PY, Hwang JJ, Fang YJ, Lee PL, Tseng CW, Lee FJ, Lai HC, Hsieh TY, Chang CC, Chang CH, Huang YJ, Kao JH. Sofosbuvir/velpatasvir plus ribavirin for Child-Pugh B and Child-Pugh C hepatitis C virus-related cirrhosis. Clin Mol Hepatol 2021; 27:575-588. [PMID: 34255961 PMCID: PMC8524072 DOI: 10.3350/cmh.2021.0155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/27/2021] [Revised: 06/29/2021] [Accepted: 07/06/2021] [Indexed: 12/09/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND/AIMS Real-world studies assessing the effectiveness and safety of sofosbuvir/velpatasvir (SOF/VEL) plus ribavirin (RBV) for Child-Pugh B/C hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related cirrhosis are limited. METHODS We included 107 patients with Child-Pugh B/C HCV-related cirrhosis receiving SOF/VEL plus RBV for 12 weeks in Taiwan. The sustained virologic response rates at off-treatment week 12 (SVR12) for the evaluable population (EP), modified EP, and per-protocol population (PP) were assessed. Thesafety profiles were reported. RESULTS The SVR12 rates in the EP, modified EP and PP were 89.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 82.5-94.2%), 94.1% (95% CI, 87.8-97.3%), and 100% (95% CI, 96.2-100%). Number of patients who failed to achieve SVR12 were attributed to virologic failures. The SVR12 rates were comparable regardless of patient characteristics. One patient discontinued treatment because of adverse events (AEs). Twenty-four patients had serious AEs and six died, but none were related to SOF/VEL or RBV. Among the 96 patients achieving SVR12, 84.4% and 64.6% had improved Child-Pugh and model for endstage liver disease (MELD) scores. Multivariate analysis revealed that a baseline MELD score ≥15 was associated with an improved MELD score of ≥3 (odds ratio, 4.13; 95% CI, 1.16-14.71; P=0.02). Patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) stage 1 had more significant estimated glomerular filtration rate declines than patients with CKD stage 2 (-0.42 mL/min/1.73 m2/month; P=0.01) or stage 3 (-0.56 mL/min/1.73 m2/month; P<0.001). CONCLUSION SOF/VEL plus RBV for 12 weeks is efficacious and well-tolerated for Child-Pugh B/C HCV-related cirrhosis.
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- Chen-Hua Liu
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Hepatitis Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Yun-Lin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Hepatitis Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Beigang Hospital, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzuchi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Digestive Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Yang Ming Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, Taipei Medical University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
- Institute of Biomedical Sciences, National Chung Hsing University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chung Shan Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Hamilton Glaucoma Center, Shiley Eye Institute and Viterbi Family Department of Ophthalmology, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Ditmanson Medical Foundation Chiayi Christian Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Changhua Christian Hospital, Changhua, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, St. Martin De Porres Hospital, Chiayi, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Yun-Lin Branch, Yunlin, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Chi-Mei Medical Center, Liouying, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Dalin Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation, Chiayi, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Tzuchi University, Hualien, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Fu Jen Catholic University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Center for Digestive Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, China Medical University Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, China Medical University, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology, Department of Internal Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taipei Medical University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- School of Medicine, Taipei Medical University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, Taipei Medical University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Taichung, Taiwan
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- Department of Internal Medicine, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Hepatitis Research Center, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
- Graduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, National Taiwan University College of Medicine, Taipei, Taiwan
- Department of Medical Research, National Taiwan University Hospital, Taipei, Taiwan
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Ogawa M, Kanda T, Moriyama M. Are direct-acting antivirals against hepatitis C virus infection not associated with the recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma? Hepatobiliary Surg Nutr 2019; 8:423-425. [PMID: 31489321 DOI: 10.21037/hbsn.2019.03.19] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Masahiro Ogawa
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan
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Yoon JH, Kim SM, Kang G, Kim HJ, Jun CH, Choi SK. A case report of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir-induced severe hyperbilirubinemia in a patient with compensated liver cirrhosis. Medicine (Baltimore) 2019; 98:e17343. [PMID: 31574875 PMCID: PMC6775421 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000017343] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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RATIONALE Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir, a pan-genotypic and ribavirin-free direct acting antiviral agent regimen, has shown significant efficacy and very few serious complications. However, as the drug metabolizes in the liver, it is not recommended in patients with decompensated liver cirrhosis. Herein, we report the case of a patient with compensated liver cirrhosis who developed severe jaundice after glecaprevir/pibrentasvir medication. PATIENT CONCERNS A 77-year-old man diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C-related compensated liver cirrhosis visited hospital due to severe jaundice after 12 weeks of glecaprevir/pibrentasvir medication. DIAGNOSES On the laboratory work-up, the total/direct bilirubin level was markedly elevated to 21.56/11.68 from 1.81 mg/dL; the alanine aminotransferase and aspartate aminotransferase levels were within the normal range. We checked the plasma drug concentration level of glecaprevir, and 18,500 ng/mL was detected, which was more than 15 times higher than the drug concentration level verified in normal healthy adults. INTERVENTIONS Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir was abruptly stopped and after 6 days, the drug concentration level decreased to 35 ng/mL and the serum total/direct bilirubin decreased to 7.49/4.06 mg/dL. OUTCOMES Three months after drug cessation, the serum total bilirubin level normalized to 1.21 mg/dL and HCV RNA was not detected. LESSONS We report what is likely the first known case of severe jaundice after medication with glecaprevir/pibrentasvir in a patient with compensated liver cirrhosis. Clinicians should bear potential hyperbilirubinemia in mind when treating chronic hepatitis C with this regimen and should monitor the patient closely during follow-up laboratory exams, especially in elderly cirrhotic patients.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
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- Department of Surgery, Chonnam National University Hospital and School of Medicine, Gwangju, South Korea
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Shen Z, Zhu X, Zhang H, Chen H, Niu J, Chen G, Li X, Ding Y. Pharmacokinetic Profile of a Generic Formulation of Sofosbuvir and Its Metabolite GS-331007 in Healthy Chinese Subjects. Clin Pharmacol Drug Dev 2019; 8:1073-1080. [PMID: 30900816 DOI: 10.1002/cpdd.674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2018] [Accepted: 02/26/2019] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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Sofosbuvir is an NS5B nucleotide inhibitor for the treatment of hepatitis C viral infection. In this study the pharmacokinetics (PK) and safety of single and multiple doses of generic sofosbuvir were investigated in healthy Chinese subjects. Twelve subjects (6 male and 6 female) were enrolled in this study. The PK parameters of sofosbuvir and its metabolite (GS-331007) in both blood and urine samples were analyzed after dosing by the established liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry analytical method. The safety/tolerability assessment consisted of documenting adverse events, vital signs, electrocardiogram, and laboratory test results. Sofosbuvir was well tolerated. Major PK parameters of the generic formulation of sofosbuvir were similar to those found in previous reports. These data support further clinical evaluation of this generic formulation of sofosbuvir.
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- Zhenwei Shen
- Institute of Immunology, Academy of Translational Medicine, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Unit, China-Frontage USA, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Unit, China-Frontage USA, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Unit, China-Frontage USA, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Unit, China-Frontage USA, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Unit, China-Frontage USA, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Unit, China-Frontage USA, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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- Phase I Clinical Trial Unit, China-Frontage USA, The First Hospital of Jilin University, Jilin University, Changchun, People's Republic of China
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Sanai FM, Altraif IH, Alswat K, AlZanbagi A, Babatin MA, AlMousa A, Almutairi NH, Aljawad MS, Alghamdi AS, Aljumah AA, Alalwan AM, Al-Hamoudi WK, Assiri AM, Dahlan Y, Alsahafi A, Alothmani HS, AlSaleemi MS, Mousa WA, Albenmousa A, Awny A, Albiladi H, Abdo AA, AlGhamdi H. Real life efficacy of ledipasvir/sofosbuvir in hepatitis C genotype 4-infected patients with advanced liver fibrosis and decompensated cirrhosis. J Infect 2018; 76:536-542. [PMID: 29742470 DOI: 10.1016/j.jinf.2018.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2017] [Revised: 03/31/2018] [Accepted: 04/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/09/2023]
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Limited clinical trial data has shown high efficacy of co-formulated ledipasvir/sofosbuvir (LDV/SOF) in the treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype (GT)-4 infected cirrhotic patients. We assessed real-world safety and efficacy of LDV/SOF with or without ribavirin (RBV) in GT4-infected patients with compensated and decompensated cirrhosis. PATIENTS & METHODS This observational cohort (n = 213) included GT4 treatment-naïve (59.6%) and -experienced (40.4%) patients with advanced fibrosis (F3, Metavir; n = 30), compensated (F4, n = 135) and decompensated cirrhosis (n = 48) treated for 12 (n = 202) or 24 weeks (n = 11) with LDV/SOF. RBV was dosed by physician discretion between 600-1200 mg daily. Patients with prior DAA failure were excluded from the analysis. The primary efficacy endpoint was sustained virologic response 12 weeks after treatment (SVR12) on an intention-to-treat analysis, and occurrence of serious adverse events (SAEs). RESULTS The mean age of the overall cohort was 59.6 ± 12.1 years and 125 (58.7) were female. Overall, 197 (92.5%) of the patients achieved SVR12, including 93.3% of F3 fibrosis, 93.3% of compensated cirrhotics and 89.6% of the decompensated cirrhotics (P = 0.686). Addition of RBV (68.5%) did not enhance efficacy (91.8% vs. 94.0% without RBV, P = 0.563), including in F3 fibrosis, compensated and decompensated cirrhosis (P > 0.05, for all). There was no difference in SVR12 rates with 24 and 12 weeks therapy (90.9% and 92.6%, respectively; P = 0.586). Treatment failure (n = 16) was mostly related to relapse (n = 11), while on-treatment death (n = 3) and breakthrough (n = 2) comprised a minority. SAEs occurred in 9 (4.2%) patients requiring early treatment discontinuation in 4 (3 on-treatment deaths and 1 pregnancy). CONCLUSION LDV/SOF therapy yielded high SVR12 rates in both compensated and decompensated cirrhotic GT4 patients. The addition of RBV to this regimen did not improve efficacy. The safety profile of this regimen was comparable with that reported for other HCV genotypes.
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- Faisal M Sanai
- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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- Hepatobiliary Sciences & Liver Transplantation, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine & Liver Disease Research Center, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Department of Medicine, King Abdallah Medical City, Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine, King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabi
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- Hepatology Dept., King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Buraidah, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Section, Dept. of Medicine, King Saud Hospital, Unaizah, Saudi Arabia
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- Multi-organ Transplant Center, King Fahad Specialist Hospital, Dammam, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine, King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabi
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- Hepatobiliary Sciences & Liver Transplantation, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Hepatobiliary Sciences & Liver Transplantation, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine & Liver Disease Research Center, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Infectious Disease Dept., King Fahd Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine, King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabi
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine, King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabi
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- Gastroenterology Section, Dept. of Medicine, King Saud Hospital, Unaizah, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Dept., Prince Sultan Military Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Hepatobiliary Sciences & Liver Transplantation, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine, King Fahad Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabi
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- Gastroenterology Unit, Dept. of Medicine & Liver Disease Research Center, College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Hepatobiliary Sciences & Liver Transplantation, King Abdulaziz Medical City, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia; King Saud bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Efficacy and Safety of Simeprevir or Daclatasvir in Combination With Sofosbuvir for the Treatment of Hepatitis C Genotype 4 Infection. J Clin Gastroenterol 2018; 52:452-457. [PMID: 28767462 DOI: 10.1097/mcg.0000000000000896] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/24/2022]
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INTRODUCTION The combination of sofosbuvir (SOF) with simeprevir (SMV) or daclatasvir (DCV) is very effective in treating hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, particularly genotype (GT) 1. However, the data on GT4 are very limited. We aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of SOF in combination with either SMV or DCV in GT4-infected patients. PATIENTS AND METHODS In this real life, prospective, observational study, HCV (GT4) patients (n=96) were evaluated in 2 groups on the basis of the 12-week treatment regimen they received. Group 1 (n=56) patients were treated with SOF and SMV±ribavirin (RBV), whereas group 2 patients were treated with SOF and DCV±RBV (n=40). The primary efficacy endpoint was sustained virologic response 12, whereas the primary safety endpoint was drug discontinuation or occurrence of grade 3/4 adverse events. RESULTS The mean age was 49±14.6 years (59.4% men). Cirrhosis was present in 53.6% and 35.0% of groups 1 and 2, respectively, whereas 27 patients (48.2%) in group 1 and 21 patients (52.5%) in group 2 had failed prior interferon-based treatment. The median pretreatment HCV-RNA log10 was 6.1 (3.6 to 7.0) and 6.0 (3.6 to 7.2) IU/mL in groups 1 and 2, respectively. RBV was given to 17 patients (30.4%) in group 1 and 2 patients (5%) in group 2. All patients achieved sustained virologic response 12 (100%). Adverse events occurred in 32% of patients (grade 1 and 2), but none discontinued treatment. One patient died in the SMV group (not related to treatment). CONCLUSIONS SMV/SOF or DCV/SOF combinations are safe and highly effective in HCV-GT4 treatment. Cirrhosis and failure of prior interferon-based treatment did not influence treatment response.
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Hussein MH, Peedikayil MC, Zamir ZA, Alfadda A. Resolution of refractory hepatic hydrothorax in patients with hepatitis C virus cirrhosis after treatment with direct-acting antiviral agents. Ann Thorac Med 2018; 13:117-121. [PMID: 29675064 PMCID: PMC5892087 DOI: 10.4103/atm.atm_194_17] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/15/2023] Open
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Hepatic hydrothorax (HH) is a transudative pleural effusion that complicates advanced liver cirrhosis. Cases refractory to medical treatment in the form of salt restriction and diuretics are labeled refractory hepatic hydrothorax (RHH) and may require transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunts (TIPSS) or even liver transplantation. Renal impairment is common in advanced liver disease, worsens its prognosis, and makes the management of HH more challenging. Successful antiviral therapy reduces some of the complications of cirrhosis secondary to hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. We herein report two cirrhotic patients with chronic kidney disease who developed RHH which resolved after the successful treatment of their HCV infection with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). In cases of RHH associated with HCV cirrhosis, a trial of DAAs is warranted before resorting to TIPSs or liver transplantation.
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- Maged H Hussein
- Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Nephrology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Medicine, Section of Gastroenterology, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Kanda T, Matsuoka S, Moriyama M. Early occurrence and recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis C virus-infected patients after sustained virological response. Hepatol Int 2018; 12:90-93. [PMID: 29619621 DOI: 10.1007/s12072-018-9862-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/24/2018] [Indexed: 12/27/2022]
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- Tatsuo Kanda
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi-kamicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan.
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi-kamicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, 30-1 Oyaguchi-kamicho, Itabashi-ku, Tokyo, 173-8610, Japan
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Kanda T, Yasui S, Nakamura M, Nakamoto S, Takahashi K, Wu S, Sasaki R, Haga Y, Ogasawara S, Saito T, Kobayashi K, Kiyono S, Ooka Y, Suzuki E, Chiba T, Maruyama H, Imazeki F, Moriyama M, Kato N. Interferon-free treatment for patients with chronic hepatitis C and autoimmune liver disease: higher SVR rates with special precautions for deterioration of autoimmune hepatitis. Oncotarget 2018; 9:11631-11637. [PMID: 29545925 PMCID: PMC5837765 DOI: 10.18632/oncotarget.24391] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/16/2018] [Accepted: 01/30/2018] [Indexed: 12/30/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Interferon-free treatment can achieve higher sustained virological response (SVR) rates, even in patients in whom hepatitis C virus (HCV) could not be eradicated in the interferon treatment era. Immune restoration in the liver is occasionally associated with HCV infection. We examined the safety and effects of interferon-free regimens on HCV patients with autoimmune liver diseases. RESULTS All 7 HCV patients with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH) completed treatment and achieved SVR. Three patients took prednisolone (PSL) at baseline, and 3 did not take PSL during interferon-free treatment. In one HCV patient with AIH and cirrhosis, PSL were not administered at baseline, but she needed to take 40 mg/day PSL at week 8 for liver dysfunction. She also complained back pain and was diagnosed with vasospastic angina by coronary angiography at week 11. However, she completed interferon-free treatment. All 5 HCV patients with primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) completed treatment and achieved SVR. Three of these HCV patients with PBC were treated with UDCA during interferon-free treatment. CONCLUSIONS Interferon-free regimens could result in higher SVR rates in HCV patients with autoimmune liver diseases. As interferon-free treatment for HCV may have an effect on hepatic immunity and activity of the autoimmune liver diseases, careful attention should be paid to unexpected adverse events in their treatments. METHODS Total 12 patients with HCV and autoimmune liver diseases [7 AIH and PBC], who were treated with interferon-free regimens, were retrospectively analyzed.
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- Tatsuo Kanda
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Department of Medicine, Nihon University School of Medicine, Tokyo 173-8610, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Chiba University, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba 260-8670, Japan
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Fernández Carrillo C, Lens S, Llop E, Pascasio JM, Crespo J, Arenas J, Fernández I, Baliellas C, Carrión JA, de la Mata M, Buti M, Castells L, Albillos A, Romero M, Turnes J, Pons C, Moreno-Planas JM, Moreno-Palomares JJ, Fernández-Rodriguez C, García-Samaniego J, Prieto M, Fernández Bermejo M, Salmerón J, Badia E, Salcedo M, Herrero JI, Granados R, Blé M, Mariño Z, Calleja JL. Treatment of hepatitis C virus infection in patients with cirrhosis and predictive value of model for end-stage liver disease: Analysis of data from the Hepa-C registry. Hepatology 2017; 65:1810-1822. [PMID: 28170112 DOI: 10.1002/hep.29097] [Citation(s) in RCA: 77] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2016] [Revised: 01/27/2017] [Accepted: 01/27/2017] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
Abstract
UNLABELLED Direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) are highly effective and well tolerated in patients with chronic hepatitis C virus infection, including those with compensated cirrhosis. However, fewer data are available in patients with more advanced liver disease. Our retrospective, noninterventional, national, multicenter study in patients from the Spanish Hepa-C registry investigated the effectiveness and safety of interferon-free DAA regimens in patients with advanced liver disease, including those with decompensated cirrhosis, in routine practice (all currently approved regimens were registered). Patients transplanted during treatment or within 12 weeks of completing treatment were excluded. Among 843 patients with cirrhosis (Child-Turcotte-Pugh [CTP] class A, n = 564; CTP class B/C, n = 175), 90% achieved sustained virologic response 12 weeks after treatment (SVR12). Significant differences in SVR12 and relapse rates were observed between CTP class A and CTP class B/C patients (94% versus 78%, and 4% versus 14%, respectively; both P < 0.001). Serious adverse events (SAEs) were more common in CTP class B/C versus CTP class A patients (50% versus 12%, respectively; P < 0.001). Incident decompensation was the most common serious adverse event (7% overall). Death rate during the study period was 16/843 (2%), significantly higher among CTP class B/C versus CTP class A patients (6.4% versus 0.9%; P < 0.001). Baseline Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score alone (cut-off 18) was the best predictor of survival. CONCLUSION Patients with decompensated cirrhosis receiving DAAs present lower response rates and experience more SAEs. In this setting, a MELD score ≥18 may help clinicians to identify those patients with a higher risk of complications and to individualize treatment decisions. (Hepatology 2017;65:1810-1822).
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- Carlos Fernández Carrillo
- Liver Unit, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, IDIPHIM, CIBERehd, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Liver Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, CIBERehd, Barcelona, Spain
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- Liver Unit, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, IDIPHIM, CIBERehd, Majadahonda, Madrid, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío, IBIS, CIBERehd, Sevilla, Spain
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Unit, Hospital Universitario Marqués de Valdecilla, Santander, IDIVAL, Universidad de Cantabria, Santander, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario Donostia, San Sebastián, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Hospital Universitario 12 de Octubre, Madrid, Spain
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- Digestive Service, Hospital Universitario de Bellvitge, L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona, Spain
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- Liver Section, Gastroenterology Department, Hospital del Mar, IMIM, Barcelona, Spain
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- Hepatology & Liver Transplant Unit, Hospital Universitario Reina Sofía, IMIBIC, CIBERehd, Córdoba, Spain
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- Liver Unit, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebrón, CIBERehd, Barcelona, Spain
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- Liver Unit, Hospital Universitario Vall d'Hebrón, CIBERehd, Barcelona, Spain
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- Gastroenterology and Hepatology Department, Hospital Universitario Ramón y Cajal, University of Alcalá, IRYCIS, CIBERehd, Madrid, Spain
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- Digestive Diseases Unit, Hospital Universitario Virgen de Valme, CIBERehd, Sevilla, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Pontevedra and IISGS, Pontevedra, Spain
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- Digestive Service, Hospital General Universitario de Castellón, Castellón de la Plana, Spain
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- Department of Gastroenterology, Complejo Hospitalario Universitario de Albacete, Albacete, Spain
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- Servicio de Medicina Digestiva, Unidad de Hepatología, Hospital Universitari i Politècnic La Fe and CIBERehd, Valencia, Spain
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- Digestive Service, Hospital Universitario San Cecilio, CIBERehd, Granada, Spain
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- Digestive Service, Hospital Universitario de Burgos, Burgos, Spain
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- Liver Unit, Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, IiSGM, Madrid, Spain
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- Internal Medicine Service, H. U. de Gran Canaria Dr. Negrín, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain
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- Liver Unit, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona, University of Barcelona, IDIBAPS, CIBERehd, Barcelona, Spain
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- Liver Unit, Hospital Universitario Puerta de Hierro-Majadahonda, Universidad Autónoma de Madrid and CIBERehd, Madrid, Spain
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Kanda T, Nakamura M, Yasui S, Haga Y, Tawada A, Suzuki E, Ooka Y, Takahashi K, Sasaki R, Wu S, Nakamoto S, Arai M, Imazeki F, Yokosuka O. Treatment of Real-World HCV Genotype 2-Infected Japanese Patients with Sofosbuvir plus Ribavirin. BIOLOGY 2017; 6:30. [PMID: 28486403 PMCID: PMC5485477 DOI: 10.3390/biology6020030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2017] [Revised: 05/04/2017] [Accepted: 05/06/2017] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
Abstract
The aim of this study was to characterize the treatment response and tolerability of sofosbuvir plus ribavirin therapies in Japanese patients infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype (GT)-2. This retrospective study analyzed 114 Japanese HCV GT-2 patients treated for 12 weeks with 400 mg of sofosbuvir plus weight-based ribavirin daily. This treatment led to higher sustained virologic response at 12-weeks post-treatment (SVR12) rates in both treatment-naïve and treatment-experienced patients. The efficacy of this treatment in compensated cirrhotics was the same as that in patients with chronic hepatitis. HCV GT-2a infection and lower estimated glomerular filtration rates (eGFR) tended to be associated with SVR12. Of 114 patients, 113 completed the combination of sofosbuvir plus ribavirin for 12 weeks. Seven patients without SVR12 did not have HCV NS5B-S282 mutations. The overall SVR12 rate was 90.4% (103 of 114). More effective therapeutic options with less adverse events are desired to achieve higher SVR rates in HCV GT-2 Japanese patients.
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- Tatsuo Kanda
- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Safety and Health Organization, Chiba University, 1-33 Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Molecular Virology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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- Safety and Health Organization, Chiba University, 1-33 Yayoicho, Inage-ku, Chiba 263-8522, Japan.
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Nephrology, Graduate School of Medicine, Chiba University, 1-8-1 Inohana, Chuo-ku, Chiba 260-8670, Japan.
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Yamagiwa S, Ishikawa T, Waguri N, Sugitani S, Kamimura K, Tsuchiya A, Takamura M, Kawai H, Terai S. Increase of Soluble Programmed Cell Death Ligand 1 in Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C. Int J Med Sci 2017; 14:403-411. [PMID: 28539815 PMCID: PMC5441031 DOI: 10.7150/ijms.18784] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/16/2016] [Accepted: 03/01/2017] [Indexed: 12/31/2022] Open
Abstract
Objectives: To determine whether the soluble programmed cell death ligand 1 (sPD-L1) levels in patients with chronic hepatitis C (CHC) are associated with the clinical features of the disease and the efficacy of treatment, including interferon (IFN)-α. Methods: We investigated the sPD-L1 levels in the sera of 80 genotype 1b Japanese patients with CHC who underwent 12 weeks of telaprevir (TVR)- or simeprevir (SMV)-based triple therapy followed by 12 weeks of dual therapy with pegylated IFN-α plus ribavirin. Serum was also obtained from 22 patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB) and from 10 healthy donors (HC). The sPD-L1 levels were measured using an ELISA kit. In addition, we examined the PD-L1 expression on the cell surface of immortalized hepatocytes (HPT1) after incubation with cytokines, including IFN-γ. Results: The pretreatment serum sPD-L1 levels were significantly increased in patients with CHC (median 109.3 pg/ml, range 23.1-402.3) compared with patients with CHB (69.2 pg/ml, 15.5-144.8; P <0.001) and HC (100.3 pg/ml, 40.1-166.6; P = 0.039). No significant differences in the sustained virological response (SVR) rates were found between the TVR- (85.0%, n=40) and SMV-treated (80.0%, n=40) groups, and the pretreatment levels of serum sPD-L1 were not significantly different between patients who achieved SVR (105.0 pg/ml, 23.1-402.3) and non-SVR patients (133.5 pg/ml, 39.9-187.2; P = 0.391). The pretreatment level of sPD-L1 was positively correlated with the alanine aminotransferase and alpha-fetoprotein levels (R2 = 0.082, P = 0.016, and R2 = 0.149, P = 0.002, respectively). Although immortalized hepatocytes do not express PD-L1, we confirmed that PD-L1 expression was induced after stimulation with IFN-γ. Conclusions: In this study, we first found that sPD-L1 was increased in patients with CHC. Our results indicate that the level of serum sPD-L1 might be associated with the progression of CHC and the generation of hepatocellular carcinoma.
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MESH Headings
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- B7-H1 Antigen/blood
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/blood
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/drug therapy
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/pathology
- Carcinoma, Hepatocellular/virology
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Female
- Genotype
- Hepatitis C, Chronic/blood
- Hepatitis C, Chronic/drug therapy
- Hepatitis C, Chronic/pathology
- Hepatitis C, Chronic/virology
- Humans
- Interferon-gamma/administration & dosage
- Interferon-gamma/genetics
- Liver Neoplasms/blood
- Liver Neoplasms/drug therapy
- Liver Neoplasms/pathology
- Liver Neoplasms/virology
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Oligopeptides/administration & dosage
- Ribavirin/administration & dosage
- Simeprevir/administration & dosage
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- Satoshi Yamagiwa
- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Saiseikai Niigata Daini Hospital, Niigata 950-1104, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Niigata City General Hospital, Niigata 950-1197, Japan
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- Department of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Tachikawa General Hospital, Nagaoka 940-8621, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
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- Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Niigata University Graduate School of Medical and Dental Sciences, Niigata 951-8510, Japan
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Stevenson HL, Utay NS. Hepatic steatosis in HCV-infected persons in the direct-acting antiviral era. Trop Dis Travel Med Vaccines 2016; 2:21. [PMID: 28883965 PMCID: PMC5530934 DOI: 10.1186/s40794-016-0038-5] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/18/2016] [Accepted: 09/22/2016] [Indexed: 02/07/2023] Open
Abstract
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects 130-170 million people worldwide. Recently, direct-acting antivirals have been shown to eradicate HCV infection in 90-95 % of non-cirrhotic patients depending on genotype, treatment experience, and regimen used. Similar rates are achieved among compensated cirrhotics, although longer treatment duration and/or ribavirin may be required. HCV uses host lipid metabolism for its lifecycle and can cause hepatic steatosis and insulin resistance. Hepatic steatosis, defined as excessive triglyceride deposition in hepatocytes, affects approximately half of HCV-infected individuals. Genetic factors and co-morbidities can drive further steatosis, which in turn can instigate fibrosis and progression to cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. Polymorphisms in genes that modulate lipid deposition in hepatocytes such as patatin-like phospholipase domain-containing protein 3 (PNPLA3) and transmembrane six superfamily member 2 (TM6SF2) predispose people to steatosis. Metabolic syndrome, obesity, and insulin resistance are increasing worldwide and further contribute to hepatic steatosis, and alcohol has long been recognized as a cause of lipid deposition in the liver. HIV and antiretroviral drugs, but not HBV, may further drive hepatic steatosis. While many of these factors limit response to interferon-based regimens for treating HCV, responses to direct-acting antivirals appear not to be impaired. The effect of HCV eradication on hepatic steatosis and progression to fibrosis, cirrhosis, and hepatocellular carcinoma warrants further study in the era of direct-acting antivirals.
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- Heather L. Stevenson
- Department of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555 USA
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- Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Texas Medical Branch, 301 University Blvd, Galveston, TX 77555 USA
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