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ArticleClinical proteomics2025

Comprehensive analysis of chronic hepatitis B concurrent with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a proteomics report based on clinical liver samples.

Xin Tong, Yawen Wan, Shengxia Yin, Li Shao, Renling Yao, Xiaoyan Ma, Fajuan Rui, Junping Shi, Chao Wu, Jie Li

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Xin Tong *Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China.
Yawen Wan *Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Shengxia Yin *Department of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China.
Li ShaoDepartment of Infectious & Hepatology Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China.
Renling YaoDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China.
Xiaoyan MaDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China.
Fajuan RuiDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital Clinical College of Nanjing University of Chinese Medicine, Nanjing, Jiangsu, China.
Junping ShiDepartment of Infectious & Hepatology Diseases, The Affiliated Hospital of Hangzhou Normal University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China. 20131004@hznu.edu.cn.
Chao WuDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China. dr.wu@nju.edu.cn.
Jie LiDepartment of Infectious Diseases, Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University, No. 321 Zhongshan Road, Nanjing, Jiangsu, 210008, China. lijier@nju.edu.cn.

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Clinical Trials from the Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital, Affiliated Hospital of Medical School, Nanjing University 2022-LCYJ-MS-08Nanjing Medical Science and Technique Development Foundation ZKX22028National Natural Science Fund 81970545 and 82170609Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province BK20231118Natural Science Foundation of Shandong Province (Major Project) ZR2020KH006
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Abstract

BACKGROUND AND

aimsIn recent years, the prevalence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has risen among patients with chronic hepatitis B (CHB), coinciding with the increasing rates of obesity and metabolic syndrome. Both conditions can contribute to liver fibrosis and even hepatocellular carcinoma; however, the pathogenesis of each disease, as well as CHB concurrent with NAFLD, remains incompletely understood.

methodsWe comprehensively analyzed protein levels in liver tissues from four distinct groups: healthy controls, patients with CHB, patients with NAFLD, and those with CHB and NAFLD using proteomic profiling. Subsequently, we performed bioinformatics analyses based on the results of differentially expressed proteins (DEPs). We also verified the levels of select DEPs in both patient liver samples and a murine model.

resultsOur investigation revealed that enhanced viral clearance in patients with hepatitis B virus (HBV) with concurrent NAFLD might be associated with an inflammatory response and the activation of numerous metabolic pathways within the body. Meanwhile, the degree of hepatic steatosis was associated with anomalies in fatty acid degradation, glycolysis/gluconeogenesis, and other metabolic processes. However, the prognosis for patients with CHB and concurrent NAFLD may be severe, and this may be connected to the altered levels of proteins such as ACAT1, ACY1, SERPINB3, MTCH2, ALDH2, ECHS1, S100A7, and LRP6.

conclusionIn comparison to CHB and NAFLD alone, the prognosis for CHB complicated by NAFLD appears less favorable. This disparity is closely correlated with distinct protein level patterns in the liver following the onset of both diseases. Our study provides novel insights into the disease progression and clinical mechanisms underlying CHB and NAFLD.

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