Anti-pre-S2 protein

Pre-anti-S2 protein in serum: The pre-S2 antigen in the serum of patients with acute hepatitis B induces the pre-S2 antibody (Anti-PreS2) before the virus is eliminated, but there is no such special conversion in the process of chronicity, suggesting that this antibody may indicate HBV Recovery of infection, like anti-HBe, is a marker of reduced viral replication.

The material in this site is intended to be of general informational use and is not intended to constitute medical advice, probable diagnosis, or recommended treatments.