ALT	Alanine aminotransferase
ANCOVA	Analysis of covariance
AST	Aspartate aminotransferase
BMI	Body mass index
cccDNA	Covalently closed circular DNA
CHB	Chronic hepatitis B
CRP	C-reactive protein
ECLIA	Electrochemiluminescence immunoassay
FT4	Free thyroxine
HBsAg	Hepatitis B surface antigen
HBV	Hepatitis B virus
HDL	High-density lipoprotein
HOMA-IR	Homeostatic model assessment of insulin resistance
HPT axis	Hypothalamic–pituitary–thyroid axis
LDL	Low-density lipoprotein
PCR	Polymerase chain reaction
SREBP	Sterol regulatory element-binding protein
TG	Triglycerides
TRH	Thyrotropin-releasing hormone
TSH	Thyroid-stimulating hormone