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IFNL3 genotype is associated with differential induction of IFNL3 in primary human hepatocytes.
Antiviral therapy - 1 Jan 2015
Kurbanov Fuat, Kim Yonghak, Latanich Rachel, Chaudhari Pooja, El-Diwany Ramy, Knabel Matt, Kandathil Abraham J, Cameron Andrew, Cox Andrea, Jang Yoon-Young, Thomas David L, Balagopal Ashwin
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BACKGROUND: Lambda interferons (IFNLs) have potent antiviral activity against HCV, and polymorphisms within the IFNL gene cluster near the IFNL3 gene strongly predict spontaneous- and treatment-related HCV infection outcomes. The mechanism(s) linking IFNL polymorphisms and HCV control is currently elusive. METHODS: IFNL induction was studied in primary human hepatocytes (PHH) from 18 human donors, peripheral...
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