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IL28B gene polymorphisms and US liver fatty changes in patients who spontaneously cleared hepatitis C virus infection.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Taliani Gloria, Spaziante Martina, Biliotti Elisa, Borro Marina, Palazzo Donatella, Grieco Stefania, Franchi Cristiana, Iaiani Giancarlo, Furlan Caterina, Gallinaro Valentina, Simmaco Maurizio
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BACKGROUND: Recent clinical studies have shown that the presence of CC genotype in the rs12979860 region of IL28B gene is associated with an increase in the probability of spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus (HCV). Moreover, IL28B polymorphism seems to influence the probability of developi...
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