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Original Article
Volume 6, Number 5, October 2013, pages 185-190
Vitamin D and Tumor Necrosis Factor-Alpha Receptor Gene Polymorphisms in Various Hepatitis B Clinical Conditions in Turkey
Tables
| Variable | Anti-HBs (+) | Hepatitis B carrier | Chronic hepatitis |
|---|---|---|---|
| *P < 0.001. | |||
| Gender (F/M) | 27/32 | 24/37 | 25/38 |
| Age (years; mean ± SD) | 54.5 ± 15.3* | 35.8 ± 12.3 | 36.6 ± 11.75 |
| ALT (U/L; range, n) | - | 8 - 74 (34) | 14 - 394* (57) |
| Viral load (copy/mL; range, n) | - | - | 70 - 6.27 × 108 (63) |
| Apa I Allele n(%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| AA homozygote | Aa heterozygote | |
| Anti-HBs (+) | 16 (27.1) | 40 (67.8) |
| Hepatitis B carrier | 24 (39.3) | 28 (45.9) |
| Chronic hepatitis B | 22 (34.9) | 36 (57.1) |
| Taq I Allele n(%) | ||
| TT homozygote | Tt heterozygote | |
| Anti-HBs (+) | 29 (49.2) | 27 (45.8) |
| Hepatitis B carrier | 22 (36.1) | 31 (50.8) |
| Chronic hepatitis B | 29 (46.0) | 28 (44.4) |
| TNF G308A Allele n(%) | ||
| GG homozygote | GA heterozygote | |
| Anti-HBs (+) | 52 (88.1) | 7 (11.9) |
| Hepatitis B carrier | 50 (82.0) | 11 (18.0) |
| Chronic hepatitis B | 48 (76.2) | 14 (22.2) |