Article
Interleukin 27 polymorphisms in HCV RNA positive patients: is there an impact on response to interferon therapy?
BMC infectious diseases - 1 Jan 2014
Zicca Emilia, Quirino Angela, Marascio Nadia, Nucara Stefania, Fabiani Fernanda, Trapasso Francesco, Perrotti Nicola, Strazzulla Alessio, Torti Carlo, Liberto Maria Carla, Focà Alfredo
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Interleukin 27 (IL-27) has pleiotropic properties that can either limit or enhance immune responses. Recent studies revealed that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of the IL-27 promoter region modulate the development of infectious diseases and individual's susceptibility to therapeutic response. Little is known about the relationship between IL-27 single nucleotide polymorphisms and therapy...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
