Decrease in regulatory T-cell function in chronic hepatitis C patients receiving pegylated-interferon plus ribavirin

Decrease in regulatory T-cell function in chronic hepatitis C patients receiving pegylated-interferon plus ribavirin

Objectives: Regulatory T-cells (Tregs) play an important role in the pathogenesis of chronic hepatitis C (CHC) infection. Pegylated interferon is the standard therapy for CHC patients in Asian countries. This study aimed to evaluate the frequency and function of Tregs in CHC patients receiving combi...

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Main Authors: Kuo-Chih Tseng, Yun-Che Ho, Chi-Wei Tseng, Ling-Huei Tseng, Yu-Hsi Hsieh, Ting-Tsung Chang, Shu-Fen Wu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2017-05-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Hepatitis C
Function
Inhibition
Interferon
Regulatory T-cells
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971217300620

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