Protein kinase expression as a predictive factor for interferon response in chronic hepatitis C patients
Egypt has the highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) worldwide. Currently, combined pegylated interferon and ribavirin therapy are the standard treatment. The biological activity of interferon (IFN) is mediated by the induction of intracellular antiviral proteins, such as 2′–5′ oligoadenylat...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2014-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Advanced Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2090123213000039 |