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Vitamin D binding protein gene polymorphisms and baseline vitamin D levels as predictors of antiviral response in chronic hepatitis C.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Nov 2012
Falleti Edmondo, Bitetto Davide, Fabris Carlo, Fattovich Giovanna, Cussigh Annarosa, Cmet Sara, Ceriani Elisa, Fornasiere Ezio, Pasino Michela, Ieluzzi Donatella, Pirisi Mario, Toniutto Pierluigi
Abstract excerpt
UNLABELLED: Vitamin D deficiency seems to predict the unsuccessful achievement of sustained viral response (SVR) after antiviral treatment in hepatitis C virus (HCV) difficult-to-treat genotypes. Vitamin D binding protein (GC) gene polymorphisms are known to influence vitamin D levels. This study was performed to assess whether the interaction between basal circulating vitamin D and the GC polymorphism plays a...
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