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Transforming growth factor β1 polymorphisms and progression of graft fibrosis after liver transplantation for hepatitis C virus--induced liver disease.
Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society - 1 Mar 2011
Eurich Dennis, Bahra Marcus, Boas-Knoop Sabine, Lock Johan F, Golembus Jennifer, Neuhaus Ruth, Neuhaus Peter, Neumann Ulf P
Abstract excerpt
Re-infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important development after liver transplantation (LT); it can lead to graft fibrosis. The aim of this study was to assess the role of transforming growth factor β1 (TGF-β1) polymorphisms in the development of HCV-related graft disease by evaluating protocol liver biopsies. A total of 192 patients with a recurrence of HCV infection after LT were genotyped for...
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