Research Article Open Access

Assessment of Thyroid Hormone Level Alterations in Hepatitis B-Positive Serum Using a Quantitative Immunofluorescence Assay: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Hyeokjun Yun1, Hyeokjun Yun 2, Bo Kyeung Jung3, Kyung Cheol Min2, Jae Kyung Kim 1 and Jae Kyung Kim 4
  • 1 Department of Medical Laser, Dankook University Graduate School of Medicine, Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungnam 31116, Republic of Korea
  • 2 Z-Biotech, Corporate Affiliated Research Institute, Cheongju, Republic of Korea
  • 3 Department of Laboratory Medicine, Dankook University College of Medicine, Cheonan-si, Chungnam 31116, Republic of Korea
  • 4 Department of Biomedical Laboratory Science, Dankook University College of Health Sciences, Dandae-ro, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungnam 31116, Republic of Korea

Abstract

This retrospective study aimed to assess the differences in serum biomarker levels, specifically thyroid hormone (free T4 and Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone [TSH]) levels, according to the presence or absence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection. Using a quantitative immunofluorescence assay, we analyzed serum samples from patients with confirmed HBV infection at Dankook University Hospital in Cheonan Province, Republic of Korea, between August 2022 and September 2022. The study population was divided into two groups: Young individuals (<60 years) and older adults (≥60 years). Our findings indicated that differences in thyroid hormone levels between HBV-positive and negative participants were not significant. However, when considering age groups, TSH and free T4 levels in young individuals with HBV-positive serum were 1.78±0.09 µIU/mL (normal range: 0.4-5.0 µIU/mL) and 1.24±0.02 ng/mL (normal range: 0.8-1.9 ng/mL), respectively. In older adults with HBV-positive serum, the corresponding values were 2.22±0.17 µIU/mL and 1.24±0.07 ng/mL, respectively. Our results suggest that the influence of HBV on anti-pituitary hormone levels is age-dependent rather than virus related. Furthermore, the quantitative immunofluorescence method used in this study provides a simpler alternative to enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay or electrochemiluminescence immunoassay for assessing serological thyroid hormone levels in patients with HBV. These findings can aid in the interpretation of diagnostic test results and the timely detection of metabolic changes associated with HBV infection.

American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology
Volume 19 No. 2, 2023, 186-193

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3844/ajbbsp.2023.186.193

Submitted On: 8 May 2023 Published On: 31 July 2023

How to Cite: Yun, H., Yun , H., Jung, B. K., Min, K. C., Kim , J. K. & Kim , J. K. (2023). Assessment of Thyroid Hormone Level Alterations in Hepatitis B-Positive Serum Using a Quantitative Immunofluorescence Assay: A Randomized Controlled Trial. American Journal of Biochemistry and Biotechnology, 19(2), 186-193. https://doi.org/10.3844/ajbbsp.2023.186.193

  • 1,370 Views
  • 630 Downloads
  • 0 Citations

Download

Keywords

  • Thyroid Hormone
  • Free T4
  • TSH
  • HBV
  • Serologic Study
  • Immunofluorescence