A perspective on modelling hepatitis C virus infection

J Guedj, L Rong, H Dahari… - Journal of viral …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
By mathematically describing early hepatitis C virus (HCV) RNA decay after initiation of
interferon (IFN)‐based antiviral therapy, crucial parameters of the in vivo viral kinetics have …

Pegylated interferons α2a and α2b in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C

A Aghemo, MG Rumi, M Colombo - Nature reviews Gastroenterology & …, 2010 - nature.com
Chronic infection with HCV has an estimated prevalence of 1.6–2.0% worldwide and is a
major cause of liver-related death. The first attempts to halt the progression of infection relied …

Synthesis and biological evaluations of P4-benzoxaborole-substituted macrocyclic inhibitors of HCV NS3 protease

CZ Ding, YK Zhang, X Li, Y Liu, S Zhang, Y Zhou… - Bioorganic & medicinal …, 2010 - Elsevier
We disclose here a series of P4-benzoxaborole-substituted macrocyclic HCV protease
inhibitors. These inhibitors are potent against HCV NS3 protease, their anti-HCV replicon …

Peginterferon α‐2a and ribavirin treatment of patients with haemophilia and hepatitis C virus infection: a single‐centre study of 367 cases

SM Alavian, SV Tabatabaei, M Keshvari… - Liver …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Background/aims: Chronic hepatitis C virus infection (HCV) is a major comorbidity in
patients with haemophilia. Peginterferon alpha and ribavirin is current standard anti‐HCV …

Evolution of interferon‐based therapy for chronic hepatitis C

CH Chen, ML Yu - Hepatitis research and treatment, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
Since 1986, interferon‐alfa (IFN‐α) monotherapy has been administered for patients with
chronic hepatitis C (CHC). However, sustained response rate is only about 8% to 9 …

Pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of peginterferon and ribavirin: implications for clinical efficacy in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C

M Noureddin, MG Ghany - Gastroenterology Clinics, 2010 - gastro.theclinics.com
More than 3.2 million people in the United States and more than 200 million people
worldwide are chronically infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) and are at risk for the …

A comparison of peginterferon α-2a and α-2b for treatment-naive patients with chronic hepatitis C virus: a meta-analysis of randomized trials

S Zhao, E Liu, P Chen, D Cheng, S Lu, Q Yu, Y Wang… - Clinical …, 2010 - Elsevier
Background: The standard treatments for chronic infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV)
are peginterferon α-2a or α-2b plus ribavirin, but it remains unclear if one has a better …

[PDF][PDF] Proceed with caution: Peginterferon alpha‐2a versus peginterferon alfa‐2b in chronic hepatitis C. A systematic review of randomized trials

D Kershenobich, L Muñoz, R Malé, J Gaytan… - …, 2010 - Wiley Online Library
We read with great interest the article by Cavazza et al., 1 who demonstrated that an
advanced histological stage was the only risk factor associated with the development of …

Superior response to pegylated interferon and ribavirin in Asians with chronic hepatitis C

V Pattullo, EJ Heathcote, DKH Wong - Hepatology international, 2010 - Springer
Purpose Reported sustained virological response (SVR) rates in Asians with chronic
hepatitis C (CHC) exceed those of other ethnic groups, but differences in body weight across …

Cost effectiveness and quality of life considerations in the treatment of hepatitis C infection

H Jafferbhoy, W Gashau, JF Dillon - … and Outcomes Research, 2010 - Taylor & Francis
Chronic hepatitis C is a common cause of liver disease worldwide. It is a slow and
progressive condition which can lead to decompensated cirrhosis and hepatocellular …