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Influence of interleukin-28B single-nucleotide polymorphisms on progression to liver cirrhosis in human immunodeficiency virus-hepatitis C virus-coinfected patients receiving antiretroviral therapy.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Jun 2011
Barreiro Pablo, Pineda Juan Antonio, Rallón Norma, Naggie Susanna, Martín-Carbonero Luz, Neukam Karin, Rivero Antonio, Benito José Miguel, Caruz Antonio, Vispo Eugenia, Camacho Angela, Medrano José, McHutchison John, Soriano Vincent
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) near the IL28B gene have recently been associated with spontaneous hepatitis C virus (HCV) clearance and response to interferon-based therapies in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Because human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) coinfection appears t...
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