Kento Fukano, Kousho Wakae, Naganori Nao, Masumichi Saito, Akihito Tsubota, Takae Toyoshima, Hideki Aizaki, Hiroko Iijima, Takahiro Matsudaira, Moto Kimura, Koichi Watashi, Wataru Sugiura, Masamichi Muramatsu
BACKGROUND: HBV DNA integration into the host genome is frequently found in HBV-associated HCC tissues and is associated with hepatocarcinogenesis. Multiple detection methods, including hybrid capture-sequencing, have identified integration sites and provided clinical implications; however, each has advantages and disadvantages concerning sensitivity, cost, and throughput. Therefore, methods that can comprehensively and cost-effectively detect integration sites with high sensitivity are required...
December 1, 2023: Hepatology Communications