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Association of killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors with spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus in the Chinese population.
Transfusion - 1 Apr 2018
Shan Zhengang, Huang Jieting, Liao Qiao, Huang Ke, Wang Min, Xu Ru, Tang Xi, Zhang Weiyun, Nelson Kenrad, Fu Yongshui, Li Chengyao, Rong Xia
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Natural killer (NK) cells are critical components in innate immune response to viral infection. Killer cell immunoglobulin-like receptors (KIRs) are involved in regulating the balance of activation or inhibitory function of NK cells. However, the association of KIRs with the spontaneous clearance of hepatitis C virus (HCV) remains unclear in the Chinese population. STUDY DESIGN AND METHODS: A total of...
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