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High-dose pegylated interferon-α and ribavirin in nonresponder hepatitis C patients and relationship with IL-28B genotype (SYREN trial).
Gastroenterology - 1 Jul 2011
Chevaliez Stéphane, Hézode Christophe, Soulier Alexandre, Costes Bruno, Bouvier-Alias Magali, Rouanet Stéphanie, Foucher Juliette, Bronowicki Jean-Pierre, Tran Albert, Rosa Isabelle, Mathurin Philippe, Alric Laurent, Leroy Vincent, Couzigou Patrice, Mallat Ariane, Charaf-Eddine Mariem, Babany Gérard, Pawlotsky Jean-Michel
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: In patients with chronic hepatitis C who failed to respond to standard therapy, high-dose pegylated interferon (IFN)-α and/or ribavirin could induce a stronger antiviral response and prevent treatment failure and HCV resistance when combined with direct-acting antivirals. The influence of genetic determinants in this context remains unknown. METHODS: Eighty-three patients infected with HCV...
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