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The Characteristics of the Study Population
| Health controls (n=18) | CHC (n=35) | Peg-IFN group (n=13) | IFN group (n=22) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years (mean±SEM) | 43.6±8.8 | 46.3±8.6 | 44.6±8.5 | 47.7±8.2 |
| Gender (female/male) | 8/10 | 14/21 | 7/6 | 7/15 |
| ALT, IU/mL (median [IQ range]) | NA | 42.5 (12–268) | 35 (12–268) | 50.4 (23–171) |
| HCV-RNA (mean log10 IU/mL±SEM) | NA | 6.3±0.89 | 6.41±0.67 | 6.22±1.02 |
| HCV genotype 1b/2a/other | NA | 19/10/6 | 6/4/3 | 13/6/3 |
HCV, hepatitis C virus; CHC, chronic hepatitis C; Peg-IFN, pegylated interferon.
