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GNB3 C825T polymorphism and response to interferon-alfa/ribavirin treatment in patients with hepatitis C virus genotype 1 (HCV-1) infection.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Sept 2005
Sarrazin Christoph, Berg Thomas, Weich Viola, Mueller Tobias, Frey Ulrich H, Zeuzem Stefan, Gerken Guido, Roggendorf Michael, Siffert Winfried
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: The outcome of infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been shown to be influenced by genetic host factors. The G protein beta3 subunit (GNB3) C825T polymorphism has been shown to determine immune cell functions in vitro. We investigated the association of GNB3 genotypes with treatment response in HCV-infected patients. METHODS: We genotyped 1781 HCV-free blood donors and 232 HCV-infected...
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