Abstract: The naturally occurring mutation,
rtS106C mutation was higher in
chronic hepatitis B patients (14/100, 14.0%) and
cirrhotic patients (14/100, 14.0%) than that in
hepatocellular carcinoma patients (4/100, 4.0%, P = 0.013).
Discussion: The
rtS106C and
rtD134E/G/N/S mutations may be an induced consequence from the overacting immune response towards severe
necro-inflammation seen during different disease stages of
CHB.