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Lack of Association Between Interleukin 28B Polymorphism and Vertical Transmission of Hepatitis C.
Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition - 1 Dec 2017
Psaros Einberg Afrodite, Duberg Ann-Sofi, Filipovich Olga, Nyström Jessica, Zhirkov Anton, Brenndörfer Erwin D, Frelin Lars, Rukoiatkina Elena, Lobzin Yuriy, Sällberg Matti, Fischler Björn, Lutckii Anton
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: Single genetic nucleotide polymorphism (rs12979860) near the gene for interleukin 28B (IL28B) is known to be of importance for frequency of spontaneous clearance and treatment outcome in interferon-based therapies in patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of the present study was to investigate whether IL28B polymorphism in children and/or their mothers plays a role in vertical...
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