Anemia from Hepatitis C Drugs May Be Genetically Determined
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The Editors at Hepatitis Central
February 3, 2011
A genetic variant appears to protect against anemia brought on by Hepatitis C antiviral treatment.
New find may offer protection against hepatitis C treatment-related anemia
2011-01-26
Scientists have discovered two functional variants in the inosine triphosphatase (ITPA) gene that protect patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) against anemia brought on by antiviral treatment.
The ability to identify those patients protected against treatment-induced anemia will ensure completion of antiviral therapy and successful elimination of the virus.
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