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Hepatitis C virus clearance and less liver damage in patients with high cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol and AP

Body Composition Assessment
Author
Karina Gonzalez-Aldaco et al.
Used Parameters : BMI

Publication Year : 2019

Country : Mexico

Journal : World Journal of Gastroenterology

BACKGROUND Cholesterol is related to improvements in the rate of sustained virological response and a robust immune response against the hepatitis C virus (HCV). APOE gene polymorphisms regulate cholesterol levels modifying the course of the HCV infection. The relationship between cholesterol, APOE alleles, and the outcome of HCV infection has not been evaluated in the admixed population of Mexico. AIM To investigate the role of APOE-ε2,-ε3, and-ε4 alleles and the metabolic profile in the outcome of HCV infection. METHODS …
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