Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the 104 study patients
| Characteristic | Control group (n = 52) | Treatment group (n = 52) |
|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 43.2 (25-67) | 43.5 (26-68) |
| Sex (male/female) | 36/16 | 35/17 |
| AST, IU/la | 61.4 (71.2) | 61.2 (72.8) |
| ALT, IU/lb | 69.2 (166.2) | 69.6 (171.4) |
| HBV DNA, log10 IU/ml | 4.09 (1.29) | 4.07 (1.26) |
| HBeAg positive | 44 (84.6%) | 43 (82.7%) |
Values are expressed as median (range) or mean (SD)
AST – aspartate aminotransferase; ALT – alanine aminotransferase; HBV – hepatitis B virus; HBeAg – hepatitis Be antigen.
a
AST upper limit of normal was defined as 40 IU/l
b
ALT upper limit of normal was defined as 40 IU/l