Efficacy and tolerability of tenofovir alafenamide fumarate prophylaxis in HBV-infected individuals receiving chemo/ immunosuppressive therapy


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Dilber F., Durak S., Unsal Y., DEMİR M., Yildirim A. E., Ellik Z. M., ...Daha Fazla

Hepatology Forum, cilt.7, sa.1, ss.26-31, 2026 (Scopus) identifier

  • Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
  • Cilt numarası: 7 Sayı: 1
  • Basım Tarihi: 2026
  • Doi Numarası: 10.14744/hf.2025.62002
  • Dergi Adı: Hepatology Forum
  • Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Scopus
  • Sayfa Sayıları: ss.26-31
  • Anahtar Kelimeler: Chemotherapy, efficacy, HBV infection, immunosuppressive therapy, prophylaxis, safety, tenofovir alafenamide fumarate
  • Acıbadem Mehmet Ali Aydınlar Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet

Özet

Background and Aim: This study aimed to determine the efficacy and safety of tenofovir alafenamide fumarate (TAF) prophylaxis in hepatitis B virus (HBV)-infected or HBV-experienced individuals with benign and ma-lignant diseases receiving chemo/immunosuppressive or biological modifier therapy. Materials and Methods: This is a multicenter, observational study in which data from 13 centers were reviewed and entered into a standardized electronic case report form. Results: A total of 158 individuals who received TAF prophylaxis were included in the analysis. Before starting the prophylaxis, 51 individuals were hepatitis B surface antigen positive, while 107 were HBV-experi-enced. Thirty patients had detectable HBV DNA levels. Twelve of them had abnormal serum alanine aminotransferase levels. Forty patients were switched to TAF. Solid tumors (34%) were the most common primary disease types. The median follow-up period was 17.2 months. From baseline to the end of the follow-up period, none of the patients had clinical, biochemical, or serological evidence of HBV reactivation under TAF prophylaxis. The virological response rate was 87%. HBV suppression was well maintained after switching in the 40 patients who were switched to TAF treatment. All patients maintained their chemo/ immunosuppressive therapy without interruption. TAF prophylaxis was well tolerated. No drug discontinuation due to adverse effects was observed. No HBV-related morbidity or mortality was observed during the TAF prophylaxis. No significant differences were found in the glo-merular filtration rate change or hypophosphatemia during TAF pro-phylaxis, but the serum triglyceride levels were significantly increased (p=0.019). Conclusion: TAF prophylaxis is effective, safe, and tolerable in preventing chemo/immunosuppressive or biological modifier-induced HBV reactivation in HBV-infected or HBV-experienced individuals.