Genetics and hepatitis C: it's good to be 'CC'.
review · Level V
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Abstract
The interleukin-28B (IL28B) gene contains a single-nucleotide polymorphism at location rs12979860 that affects both the natural history of hepatitis C virus infection and the patient's response to treatment, particularly interferon-based regimens with or without protease inhibitors.
Medical subject headings
- DNA
- Hepatitis C, Chronic
- Interleukins