Effects of Genotypes on Interferon Signaling in Chronic Hepatitis C
Information source: University of Nebraska
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Condition(s) targeted: Chronic Hepatitis C
Intervention: Blood sampling of peripheral blood mononuclear cells (Procedure); Blood draw, 20ml peripheral blood mononuclear cells (Procedure)
Phase: N/A
Status: Terminated
Sponsored by: University of Nebraska Official(s) and/or principal investigator(s):
Mark E Mailliard, MD, Principal Investigator, Affiliation: University of Nebraska
Summary
The objective of this pilot project is to investigate the prognostic criteria for
sensitivity of Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) Genotype 1, patients to IFNa treatment. Signal
transduction in peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) of control groups will be compared
with that of CHC patients. For this study, 20 patients with Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
infection who are to undergo standard antiviral therapy and 10 healthy donors (significant
others of the HCV subject) will be enrolled. Signal transduction will be studied in
peripheral blood of CHC subjects before the treatment, after 1 and 3 months of treatment,
and 4-6 months following the completion of treatment.
Clinical Details
Official title: Effects of Genotypes on Interferon Signaling in Chronic Hepatitis C
Study design: Observational Model: Cohort, Time Perspective: Prospective
Primary outcome: To investigate the prognostic criteria for sensitivity of Chronic Hepatitis C patients to interferon alpha treatment
Secondary outcome: To determine the effects of antiviral treatment on interferon gene signaling in peripheral blood mononuclear cells
Detailed description:
In addition, the mechanism of non-responsiveness of HCV patients to IFNa will be studied.
For this purpose, formation of complexes between STAT1 and its negative regulator, PIAS1
(immunoprecipitation, Western blot) will be examined. In comparing subjects on standard
therapy vs the addition of betaine, (under separate studies) we will assess whether the
formation of STAT1-PIAS1 complexes is due to impaired methylation on STAT1 on arginine
residues which may be over come by the addition of betaine.
Eligibility
Minimum age: 19 Years.
Maximum age: N/A.
Gender(s): Both.
Criteria:
Inclusion Criteria:
1. 19 years of age or older, of either gender.
2. History of chronic hepatitis C as documented by HCVRNA.
3. . Documented genotype 1.
4. Subject prescribed antiviral therapy
5. Able to give informed consent.
Controls:
1. Greater than 19 years of age.
2. Subject reports good general health.
3. Subject denies chronic hepatitis C infection.
4. Able to give informed consent.
Locations and Contacts
University of Nebraska Medical Center, Omaha, Nebraska 68198, United States
Additional Information
Starting date: May 2009
Last updated: January 11, 2010
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