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Interleukin-28B genetic variants in identification of hepatitis C virus genotype 1 patients responding to 24 weeks peginterferon/ribavirin.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Jan 2012
Huang Chung-Feng, Huang Jee-Fu, Yang Jeng-Fu, Hsieh Ming-Yen, Lin Zu-Yau, Chen Shinn-Cherng, Wang Liang-Yen, Juo Suh-Hang Hank, Chen Ku-Chung, Chuang Wan-Long, Kuo Hsing-Tao, Dai Chia-Yen, Yu Ming-Lung
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: A substantial proportion of hepatitis C virus genotype 1 (HCV-1) patients achieved a sustained virological response (SVR, HCV RNA seronegative throughout 24 weeks of post-treatment follow-up) after 24 weeks peginterferon/ribavirin therapy. We explored the role of interleukin-28B genotype in identifying patients who responded to the regimen. METHODS: Interleukin-28B rs8099917 genotype was...
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