Development of assays for measuring HBV- and HCV-related markers
Journal Title: Journal of Analytical Bio-Science - Year 2013, Vol 36, Issue 5
Abstract
Several decades have passed since HBV and HCV were identified, and many assays for measuring HBV/HCV-related markers have annually developed. These assays have contributed to the development of kinetic analysis, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of hepatitis B and C, and previously unknown matters have been gradually revealed. Accoding to rapidly-advancing methodology, simpler, more sensitive, and more economical assays are available nowadays. However, clinical significance of measured values, as well as characteristics and limitation of each assay, should be fully recognized in order to obtain exact information for clinical use. In this article, we reviewed the method, principle, and clinical meaning of each HBV- or HCV-related assay.
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Tatsuya Fujino
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