Oxidative Stress Response in Patients Infected by Diverse Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes

Conclusions: More serious disease in HCV genetic subtype 1a/1b might be associated with more severe oxidative stress. Milder damage in subtypes 4, 2a/c, 2b and 3a could be related to lower oxidative response, respectively. A combination of antiviral and antioxidative therapies may enhance the overall response rate of patients with HCV infection, especially with more destructive genotypes.
Source: Hepatitis Monthly - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research