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Impact of IL28B and PNPLA3 polymorphisms on treatment outcomes in patients infected with genotype 6 hepatitis C virus.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Jun 2015
Wong Grace Lai-Hung, Chan Henry Lik-Yuen, Tse Chi-Hang, Chan Polly Oi-Ying, Cheng Joe Cho-Yiu, Cheng Jackie Siu-Woon, Lau Sharon Hoi-Ying, Lee Elbert Kam-Yeung, Ma Justin Ming-Yin, Chan Anthony Wing-Hung, Choi Paul Cheung-Lung, Wong Vincent Wai-Sun
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: Interleukin-28B (IL28B) and patatin-like phospholipase domain containing 3 (PNPLA3) gene polymorphisms are associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) clearance and fatty liver, respectively. We aimed to test if their polymorphisms are associated with virologic responses in Chinese chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients. METHODS: This was a retrospective-prospective cohort study. Consecutive patients...
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