Published in Hepatitis Weekly, March 12th, 2007
Study 1: Data detailed in "The prevalence of HFE C282Y gene mutation is increased in Spanish patients with porphyria cutanea tarda without hepatitis C virus infection" have been presented. According to a study from Spain, "To investigate the role of C282Y and H63D mutations, and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the pathogenesis of porphyria cutanea tarda (PCT). Prospective case-control study."
"A large clinical and research institute for the study and treatment of cutaneous diseases in Barcelona, Spain. Ninety-nine consecutive patients with...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2007-03-12)
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