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A Toll-like receptor 7 single nucleotide polymorphism protects from advanced inflammation and fibrosis in male patients with chronic HCV-infection.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Aug 2007
Schott Eckart, Witt Heiko, Neumann Konrad, Taube Stefan, Oh Djin-Ye, Schreier Eckart, Vierich Sandra, Puhl Gero, Bergk Alexandra, Halangk Juliane, Weich Viola, Wiedenmann Bertram, Berg Thomas
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: HCV-infection leads to development of liver fibrosis, causing morbidity and mortality. Multiple factors influence the progression of fibrosis, including genetic factors. Since HCV is an RNA virus, a role for TLR7 in the immune response against HCV is likely. No systematic analysi...
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