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. 2025 Sep 25;14(3):103347. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v14.i3.103347

Table 10.

Highlights the chemotherapeutic drugs associated with a high risk of occult hepatitis B virus infection reactivation

Drug
Mechanism of action
Ref.
Rituximab Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody [111-113]
Rituximab, cyclophosphamide, hydroxydaunorubicin, oncovin, and prednisolone Rituximab: Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody [117]
Cyclophosphamide: Alkylating agent, inhibits protein synthesis by DNA and RNA crosslinking
Hydroxydaunorubicin: Inhibits DNA replication and cell production
Oncovin: Vinca alkaloid, microtubule-disrupting agent. Prednisolone: Suppression of migration of polymorphonuclear lymphocytes and reversal of increased capillary permeability
Ofatumumab; Alemtuzumab; Baricitinib Anti-CD20 monoclonal antibody; Anti-CD52 monoclonal antibody; Janus kinase inhibitor [111,118]