Lin Yun-Ting, Lu Jeng-Wei, Lin Jung-Chun, Ho Yi-Jung, Lui Shan-Wen, Hsieh Ting-Yu, Liu Hsiao-Chen, Wang Kuang-Yih, Liu Feng-Cheng
Department of General Medicine, Tri-Service General Hospital, National Defense Medical Center, Taipei, Taiwan, R.O.C.
Department of Bioscience and Biotechnology, National Taiwan Ocean University, Keelung, Taiwan, R.O.C.
In Vivo. 2025 May-Jun;39(3):1669-1675. doi: 10.21873/invivo.13968.
BACKGROUND/AIM: Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) is a chronic autoimmune liver disease characterized by bile duct destruction, cholestasis, and inflammation, often leading to fibrosis and cirrhosis. While ursodeoxycholic acid (UDCA) is the standard treatment, some patients exhibit suboptimal responses, necessitating adjunctive therapies. Molecular hydrogen (H), known for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, has shown potential in mitigating oxidative stress and immune dysregulation in autoimmune liver diseases. This case report evaluates the therapeutic efficacy of H capsules in managing PBC with elevated liver enzymes and immune dysregulation. CASE REPORT: A 44-year-old male with PBC, splenomegaly, and elevated IgG4 levels presented with acute cholestatic hepatitis. Laboratory tests revealed significantly elevated aspartate transaminase (AST) (279 U/l) and alanine aminotransferase (ALT) (183 U/l). Despite UDCA therapy, liver enzymes remained persistently high. On August 30, 2024, molecular hydrogen capsule therapy was introduced as adjunctive treatment. Over four months, AST and ALT levels declined to 95 U/l and 70 U/l, respectively, without adverse effects. Immune markers (KLRG-1, PD-1, and Tim3), previously reduced during PBC flares, normalized post-treatment. Imaging confirmed stable fibrosis, and IgG4 levels decreased, suggesting reduced autoimmune activity. The patient also reported improvements in fatigue and pruritus, enhancing overall quality of life. CONCLUSION: Molecular hydrogen capsules therapy may serve as a safe and effective adjunctive treatment for PBC, contributing to improved liver enzyme levels, immune regulation, and patient well-being. Further studies are warranted to validate these findings and establish standardized treatment protocols in autoimmune liver diseases.
背景/目的:原发性胆汁性胆管炎(PBC)是一种慢性自身免疫性肝病,其特征为胆管破坏、胆汁淤积和炎症,常导致纤维化和肝硬化。虽然熊去氧胆酸(UDCA)是标准治疗方法,但一些患者的反应欠佳,因此需要辅助治疗。分子氢(H₂)以其抗氧化和抗炎特性而闻名,已显示出在减轻自身免疫性肝病中的氧化应激和免疫失调方面的潜力。本病例报告评估了H₂胶囊在治疗伴有肝酶升高和免疫失调的PBC中的疗效。 病例报告:一名44岁男性,患有PBC、脾肿大且IgG4水平升高,出现急性胆汁淤积性肝炎。实验室检查显示天冬氨酸转氨酶(AST)(279 U/L)和丙氨酸转氨酶(ALT)(183 U/L)显著升高。尽管接受了UDCA治疗,但肝酶仍持续居高不下。2024年8月30日,引入分子氢胶囊疗法作为辅助治疗。在四个多月的时间里,AST和ALT水平分别降至95 U/L和70 U/L,且无不良反应。免疫标志物(KLRG-1、PD-1和Tim3),在PBC发作期间曾降低,治疗后恢复正常。影像学检查证实纤维化稳定,IgG4水平下降,表明自身免疫活动减弱。患者还报告疲劳和瘙痒症状有所改善,整体生活质量提高。 结论:分子氢胶囊疗法可能是一种安全有效的PBC辅助治疗方法,有助于改善肝酶水平、免疫调节和患者健康状况。有必要进行进一步研究以验证这些发现,并建立自身免疫性肝病的标准化治疗方案。
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