Reduced HBsAg positivity in systemic lupus erythematosus and Sjögren's syndrome: A retrospective comparative study
SLE and SS patients exhibit consistently lower HBsAg positivity rates, independent of clinical factors, and linked to autoantibody status. These findings suggest disease-specific immune mechanisms that may promote HBV clearance or reduce susceptibility to infection.
Authors
- Fang Zhong (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3165-6884)
- Lei Dai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5598-5308)
- Qihang Zhu
- Sen Wang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9636-6298)
- Man Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6101-624X)
- Taihong Huang
Institutions
- Fudan University (CN)
- Nanjing Drum Tower Hospital (CN)
- Zhongshan Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Biochemistry and Biophysics Reports
- Published
- 2025-09-23
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bbrep.2025.102275
- Primary Topic
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00