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Serum Interleukin-6 Concentration Associated with Response to Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C Patients
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research • 2017
Publication Information
Authors
Amal Ahmed Mohamed, Naglaa El-Toukhy, Ehab M Reyad, Noha Abd El Rahman El Desoky
Keywords
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Journal
Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology Research
Publisher
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Volume
6
Issue
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Pages
2405-2410
publication.type
International
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Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Egypt has the highest prevalence of (HCV) in the world. Interleukin 6 is a pleiotropic cytokine that increased in chronic hepatitis C patients. IL-6 was suggested by several studies to play a major role in response to HCV therapy.
AIM: The aim of this work was to assess the possible role of IL-6 on response status of patients with HCV during treatment. Also we try to use IL-6 as a p
AIM: The aim of this work was to assess the possible role of IL-6 on response status of patients with HCV during treatment. Also we try to use IL-6 as a p