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Additive effects of HLA alleles and innate immune genes determine viral outcome in HCV infection.
Gut - 1 May 2015
Fitzmaurice Karen, Hurst Jacob, Dring Megan, Rauch Andri, McLaren Paul J, Günthard Huldrych F, Gardiner Clair, Klenerman Paul
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Chronic HCV infection is a leading cause of liver-related morbidity globally. The innate and adaptive immune responses are thought to be important in determining viral outcomes. Polymorphisms associated with the IFNL3 (IL28B) gene are strongly associated with spontaneous clearance and treatment outcomes. OBJECTIVE: This study investigates the importance of HLA genes in the context of genetic variation...
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