The favorable IFNL3 genotype escapes mRNA decay mediated by AU-rich elements and hepatitis C virus-induced microRNAs.
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SUBMITTER: McFarland AP
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4183367 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jan
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