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IL28B polymorphisms, IP-10 and viral load predict virological response to therapy in chronic hepatitis C.
Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics - 1 May 2011
Fattovich G, Covolo L, Bibert S, Askarieh G, Lagging M, Clément S, Malerba G, Pasino M, Guido M, Puoti M, Gaeta G B, Santantonio T, Raimondo G, Bruno R, Bochud P-Y, Donato F, Negro F
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BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma and the identification of the predictors of response to antiviral therapy is an important clinical issue. AIM: To determine the independent contribution of factors including IL28B polymorphisms, IFN-gamma inducible protein-10 (IP-10) levels and the homeostasis model assessment of insulin...
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