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IFNL4 rs368234815 polymorphism is associated with innate resistance to HIV-1 infection.
AIDS (London, England) - 10 Sept 2015
Real Luis M, Herrero Rocío, Rivero-Juárez Antonio, Camacho Ángela, Macías Juan, Vic Sandra, Soriano Vincent, Viedma Sergio, Guardiola Josep M, Fibla Joan, Rivero Antonio, Pineda Juan A, Caruz Antonio
Abstract excerpt
The interferon (IFN)L4 polymorphism rs368234815 is associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) spontaneous clearance and response to IFN-based treatments. The role of this polymorphism in HIV-1 infection is controversial. We investigated whether genetic variation at IFNL4 is associated to HIV-1 acquisition. The HCV protective allele TT was associated with decreased likelihood of HIV-1 infection in male intravenous...
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