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The predictive value of IL28B gene polymorphism for spontaneous clearance in a single source outbreak cohort is limited in patients carrying the CCR5Δ32 mutation.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Dec 2011
Nattermann Jacob, Timm Jörg, Nischalke Hans Dieter, Olbrich Anne, Michalk Monika, Tillmann Hans L, Berg Thomas, Wedemeyer Heiner, Tenckhoff Hannelore, Wiese Manfred, Kullig Ulrike, Göbel Uwe, Capka Emanuela, Schiefke Ingolf, Güthof Wolfgang, Grüngreiff Kurt, König Ingrid, Roggendorf Michael, Sauerbruch Tilman, Spengler Ulrich
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: The CCR5Δ32 mutation has been suspected to adversely affect outcomes of HCV infection, although reports have remained controversial. Here, we investigated the relative genetic contributions of the CCR5Δ32 deletion and the IL28B rs12979860 polymorphisms to spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C in a single-source outbreak. METHODS: We retrieved 396 Caucasian women (119 women with spontaneous HCV...
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