| Literature DB >> 21274371 |
Akihito Tsubota1, Kiyotaka Fujise, Yoshihisa Namiki, Norio Tada.
Abstract
Pegylated interferon α (IFNα) in combination with ribavirin is currently recommended as a standard-of-care treatment for chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This combination therapy has drastically improved the rate of sustained virological response, specifically in difficult-to-treat patients. Recently, individualized treatment, such as response-guided therapy, is being developed based on host-, HCV- and treatment-related factors. Furthermore, modified regimens with currently available medications, novel modified IFNα and ribavirin or combinations with specifically targeted antiviral therapy for HCV agents, are currently being investigated. The purpose of this review is to address some issues and epoch-making topics in the treatment of chronic HCV infection, and to discuss more optimal and highly individualized therapeutic strategies for HCV-infected patients.Entities:
Keywords: Chronic hepatitis C virus infection; Difficult-to-treat patient; Individualized treatment; Pegylated interferon α; Response-guided therapy; Ribavirin; Specifically targeted antiviral therapy for hepatitis C virus
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Year: 2011 PMID: 21274371 PMCID: PMC3027008 DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v17.i4.419
Source DB: PubMed Journal: World J Gastroenterol ISSN: 1007-9327 Impact factor: 5.742