Is real-time PCR assays for hepatitis C virus RNA ( genotype 1 ) useful for evaluating virological response to the treatment with peginterferon-alpha2b and ribavirin?
The RealTime assay may be useful for tailoring duration of treatment for the patient with HCV genotype 1.
Results suggest that mitochondrial haplogroup U is a novel protective factor for air pollution-related systemic inflammation in this small group of subjects.