Article
Genetic association of human leukocyte antigens with chronicity or resolution of hepatitis B infection in thai population.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2014
Posuwan Nawarat, Payungporn Sunchai, Tangkijvanich Pisit, Ogawa Shintaro, Murakami Shuko, Iijima Sayuki, Matsuura Kentaro, Shinkai Noboru, Watanabe Tsunamasa, Poovorawan Yong, Tanaka Yasuhito
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Previous studies showed that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the HLA-DP, TCF19 and EHMT2 genes may affect the chronic hepatitis B (CHB). To predict the degree of risk for chronicity of HBV, this study determined associations with these SNPs. METHODS: The participants for this study were defined into 4 groups; HCC (n = 230), CHB (n = 219), resolved HBV infection (n = 113) and HBV uninfected...
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