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Association between cytotoxic T-lymphocyte associated protein 4 gene +49 A/G polymorphism and chronic infection with hepatitis B virus: a meta-analysis.
The Journal of international medical research - 1 Jun 2013
Xu Hangdi, Zhao Mingfei, He Jiliang, Chen Zhi
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OBJECTIVE: This meta-analysis determined the relationship between polymorphisms of the cytotoxic T-lymphocyte-associated protein 4 (CTLA4) gene and hepatitis B virus (HBV) clearance in chronic hepatitis B. METHODS: Published studies reporting associations between CTLA4 gene +49A/G polymorphisms and chronic HBV infection were reviewed. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to assess the...
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