Article
Doubtful Role of IL28B Polymorphism in Occult Hepatitis B Infection.
Intervirology - 1 Jan 2015
Bes Marta, Vargas Victor, Piron Maria, Casamitjana Natalia, Esteban Juan Ignacio, Campos-Varela Isabel, Puig Lluís, Sauleda Silvia
Abstract excerpt
AIMS: To investigate the influence of IL28B polymorphism in occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) and whether IL28B genetic variants are associated with hepatitis B virus (HBV)-specific T-cell responses. PATIENTS AND METHODS: The rs12979860 IL28B genotype was determined in 34 OBI blood donors, 22 spontaneous HBV resolvers, 36 inactive HBV carriers and 25 seronegative donors. T-cell responses to HBV recombinant...
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