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A functional polymorphism in ADAR1 gene affects HBsAg seroclearance both spontaneously and interferon induced.
Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver - 1 Nov 2014
Wu Xiaopan, Shi Weimei, Wu Jia, Zhu Xilin, Chen Kangmei, Zheng Sujun, Li Zhuo, Duan Zhongping, Li Hui, Liu Ying
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND & AIMS: Our previous study found that rs4845384 in ADAR1 gene to be associated with HBeAg seroconversion. However, the effect of rs4845384 on HBsAg seroclearance is unknown. To assess the relationship between rs4845384 and HBsAg seroclearance. METHODS: Two independent case-control studies were conducted to test whether rs4845384 in ADAR1 was associated with HBsAg clearance. Reporter gene assays and...
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