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Glucocorticosteroids increase cell entry by hepatitis C virus.
Gastroenterology - 1 May 2010
Ciesek Sandra, Steinmann Eike, Iken Markus, Ott Michael, Helfritz Fabian A, Wappler Ilka, Manns Michael P, Wedemeyer Heiner, Pietschmann Thomas
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Corticosteroids are used as immunosuppressants in patients with autoimmune disorders and transplant recipients. However, these drugs worsen hepatitis C virus (HCV) recurrence after liver transplantation, suggesting that they may directly exacerbate HCV infection. METHODS: The i...
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