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Hepatic ISG expression is associated with genetic variation in interleukin 28B and the outcome of IFN therapy for chronic hepatitis C.
Gastroenterology - 1 Aug 2010
Honda Masao, Sakai Akito, Yamashita Tatsuya, Nakamoto Yasunari, Mizukoshi Eishiro, Sakai Yoshio, Yamashita Taro, Nakamura Mikiko, Shirasaki Takayoshi, Horimoto Katsuhisa, Tanaka Yasuhito, Tokunaga Katsushi, Mizokami Masashi, Kaneko Shuichi
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BACKGROUND & AIMS: Multiple viral and host factors are related to the treatment response to pegylated-interferon and ribavirin combination therapy; however, the clinical relevance and relationship of these factors have not yet been fully evaluated. METHODS: We studied 168 patients with chronic hepatitis C who received pegylated-interferon and ribavirin combination therapy. Gene expression profiles in the livers...
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