Clinical Relevance of HLA Gene Variants in HBV Infection

Host gene variants may influence the natural history of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The human leukocyte antigen (HLA) system, the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) in humans, is one of the most important host factors that are correlated with the clinical course of HBV infection. Genome-w...

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Main Authors: Li Wang, Zhi-Qiang Zou, Kai Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Immunology Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/9069375