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Genetic Variation in the IL-6 and HLA-DQB1 Genes Is Associated with Spontaneous Clearance of Hepatitis C Virus Infection.
Journal of immunology research - 1 Jan 2016
Waldron Paul Ravi, Belitskaya-Lévy Ilana, Chary Aarthi, Won Johann, Winters Mark, Monto Alexander, Ryan James, Lazzeroni Laura C, Holodniy Mark
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Background. Millions of people are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) worldwide and 30% spontaneously clear the infection. Reasons for HCV clearance without antiviral treatment are not well understood. Methods. Blood was collected for DNA analysis from patients with chronic HCV infection or evidence of spontaneous clearance. To overcome anticipated limitations of small sample size, primary analyses consisted...
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