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World J Gastroenterol. Sep 14, 2014; 20(34): 12026-12030
Published online Sep 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i34.12026
Published online Sep 14, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i34.12026
Interleukin 28B genetic polymorphism and hepatitis B virus infection
Toru Takahashi, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Uonuma Hospital, Ojiyashi, Niigata 947-0028, Japan
Author contributions: Takahashi T solely contributed to this paper.
Correspondence to: Toru Takahashi, MD, PhD, Director, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Uonuma Hospital, 4-1-38 Jonai, Ojiyashi, Niigata 947-0028, Japan. torutoru@uonumahosp.jp
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Received: October 27, 2013
Revised: January 24, 2014
Accepted: April 8, 2014
Published online: September 14, 2014
Processing time: 326 Days and 3.4 Hours
Revised: January 24, 2014
Accepted: April 8, 2014
Published online: September 14, 2014
Processing time: 326 Days and 3.4 Hours
Core Tip
Core tip: An association between interleukin (IL) 28B genetic polymorphism and sustained virological response rate in patients with chronic hepatitis C treated with pegylated interferon-α and ribavirin or spontaneous hepatitis C virus clearance has been established. However, the association between IL28B genetic polymorphism and hepatitis B virus infection remains unclear. We discuss this topic and summarize the available clinical data.