INTRODUCTION: Predictors of SVR to pegylated interferon (PEG-INF) alfa-2a and ribavirin (RBV) therapy in chronic HCV infected patients is very important for therapy. Increased HPCs in HCV-infected patients was correlated with increasing fibrosis and response to treatment. HPCs was detected in the liver by immunohistochemical expressions of cytokeratin (CK) 7 and CK19. AIMS &METHODS: Evaluation of the response rate to ... إقراء المزيد

INTRODUCTION: Studying the predictors of SVR to pegylated interferon (PEG-INF) alfa-2a and ribavirin (RBV) therapy in chronic HCV infected patients is crucial for selecting those who would benefit most from therapy. Increased HPCs in HCV-infected patients were shown to be correlated with increasing fibrosis and response to treatment. HPCs could be detected in the liver by immunohistochemical expressions of cytokeratin ... إقراء المزيد