| Literature DB >> 24096968 |
A J Muir1, L Gong2, S G Johnson3, M T M Lee4, M S Williams5, T E Klein2, K E Caudle6, D R Nelson7.
Abstract
Pegylated interferon-α (PEG-IFN-α or PEG-IFN 2a and 2b)- and ribavirin (RBV)-based regimens are the mainstay for treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1. IFNL3 (IL28B) genotype is the strongest baseline predictor of response to PEG-IFN-α and RBV therapy in previously untreated patients and can be used by patients and clinicians as part of the shared decision-making process for initiating treatment for HCV infection. We provide information regarding the clinical use of PEG-IFN-α- and RBV-containing regimens based on IFNL3 genotype.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 24096968 PMCID: PMC3904555 DOI: 10.1038/clpt.2013.203
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Clin Pharmacol Ther ISSN: 0009-9236 Impact factor: 6.875