Gene Variants Linked to Hepatitis C Treatment-Related Anemia Identified
Tuesday, January 25, 2011 - 10:30
in Health & Medicine
In two recent studies, researchers have identified 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.