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Association between Leptin and Complement in Hepatitis C Patients with Viral Clearance: Homeostasis of Metabolism and Immunity.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2016
Chang Ming-Ling, Kuo Chia-Jung, Huang Hsin-Chih, Chu Yin-Yi, Chiu Cheng-Tang
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The association between leptin and complement in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains unknown. METHODS: A prospective study was conducted including 474 (250 genotype 1, 224 genotype 2) consecutive chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients who had completed an anti-HCV therapy course and undergone pre-therapy and 24-week post-therapy assessments of interferon λ3-rs12979860 and HCV RNA/genotypes,...
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