Elevation of CD34+ HSPCs in the peripheral blood of CHB patients. A Percentage of CD34+ cells in PBMCs fraction. Data represent the percentages of circulating CD34+ cells in the PBMCs fractions of 30 CHB patients, 30 ETV treated patients and 20 healthy controls. Values are expressed as mean ± SD. *indicates significant deviation from the control as indicated by P value < 0.05.