Increased microRNA-155 expression in the serum and peripheral monocytes in chronic HCV infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), a single stranded RNA virus, affects millions of people worldwide and leads to chronic infection characterized by chronic inflammation in the liver and in peripheral immune cells. Chronic liver inflammation l...

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Main Authors: Bala Shashi, Tilahun Yaphet, Taha Odette, Alao Hawau, Kodys Karen, Catalano Donna, Szabo Gyongyi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-07-01
Series:Journal of Translational Medicine
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ALT
Online Access:http://www.translational-medicine.com/content/10/1/151