Impact of IL28B-Related Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms on Liver Histopathology in Chronic Hepatitis C Genotype 2 and 3

Background and Aims: Recently, several genome-wide association studies have revealed that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in proximity to IL28B predict spontaneous clearance of HCV infection as well as outcome following peginterferon and ribavirin therapy among HCV genotype 1 infected patient...

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Main Authors: Rembeck, Karolina, Alsiö, Åsa, Christensen, Peer Brehm, Färkkilä, Martti, Langeland, Nina, Buhl, Mads Rauning, Pedersen, Court, Mørch, Kristine, Westin, Johan, Lindh, Magnus, Hellstrand, Kristoffer, Norkrans, Gunnar, Lagging, Martin
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Summary:Background and Aims: Recently, several genome-wide association studies have revealed that single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in proximity to IL28B predict spontaneous clearance of HCV infection as well as outcome following peginterferon and ribavirin therapy among HCV genotype 1 infected patients. The present study aimed to evaluate the impact of IL28B SNP variability on liver histology in the context of a phase III treatment trial (NORDynamIC) for treatment-naïve patients with chronic HCV genotype 2 or 3 infection, where pretreatment liver biopsies were mandatory. Methods: Three hundred and thirty-nine Caucasian patients had samples available for IL28B genotyping (rs12979860) of whom 314 had pretreatment liver biopsies that were evaluated using the Ishak protocol, allowing for detailed grading and staging of liver histopathology. Results: IL28B CCrs12979860 genotype in HCV genotype 3 infected patients was associated with higher ALT levels (p