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IFNL3 rs12979860: what the research says

rs12979860

Pharmacogenomics

Moderate evidenceGene: IFNL3

IL28B variant and a strong predictor of interferon treatment response in hepatitis C.

Our full long-form research profile for rs12979860 — genotype interpretations, evidence review, and FAQ — is being written and will appear on this page soon.

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This variant is a strong predictor of response to interferon-based treatment for hepatitis C.