Sofosbuvir is a potent nucleotide HCV NS5B polymerase inhibitor that is also a P-glycoprotein (encoded by the ABCB1 gene) and breast cancer resistance protein (encoded by the ABCG2 gene) substrate. Concerning previous anti-HCV therapies, pharmacogenetics had a significant impact, particularly considering the association of interleukin28B polymorphisms with dual-therapy (ribavirin + pegylated IFN) outcomes.

Pharmacogenetics of the anti-HCV drug sofosbuvir: a preliminary study

Cusato, Jessica
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De Nicolò, Amedeo
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Boglione, Lucio;Favata, Fabio;Ariaudo, Alessandra;Mornese Pinna, Simone;Carcieri, Chiara;Avataneo, Valeria;Di Perri, Giovanni;D'Avolio, Antonio
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2018-01-01

Abstract

Sofosbuvir is a potent nucleotide HCV NS5B polymerase inhibitor that is also a P-glycoprotein (encoded by the ABCB1 gene) and breast cancer resistance protein (encoded by the ABCG2 gene) substrate. Concerning previous anti-HCV therapies, pharmacogenetics had a significant impact, particularly considering the association of interleukin28B polymorphisms with dual-therapy (ribavirin + pegylated IFN) outcomes.
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Cusato, Jessica; De Nicolò, Amedeo; Boglione, Lucio; Favata, Fabio; Ariaudo, Alessandra; Mornese Pinna, Simone; Carcieri, Chiara; Guido, Federica; Avataneo, Valeria; Cariti, Giuseppe; Di Perri, Giovanni; D'Avolio, Antonio
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