Publication Name	World Journal of Gastroenterology
Manuscript ID	5808
Country	Taiwan

Received	2013-09-27 06:25
Peer-Review Started	2013-09-28 09:48
To Make the First Decision	2013-10-22 16:38
Return for Revision	2013-10-23 10:38
Revised	2013-11-10 21:08
Second Decision	2013-12-13 14:00
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2013-12-13 14:51
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Category	Immunology
Manuscript Type	Topic Highlights
Article Title	Useful biomarkers for assessment of hepatitis C virus infection-associated autoimmune disorders
Manuscript Source	Invited Manuscript
All Author List	Deng-Ho Yang, Ling-Jun Ho and Jenn-Haung Lai
Funding Agency and Grant Number	Funding Agency Grant Number National Science Council (In part) 101-2314-B-182A-103-MY3 Chang Gung Memorial Hospital CMRPG3B1751E
Corresponding Author	Jenn-Haung Lai, MD, PhD, Division of Allergy, Immunology and Rheumatology, Department of Internal Medicine, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University, No.5, Fusing St., Gueishan Township, Taoyuan 333, Taiwan. laiandho@gmail.com
Key Words	Hepatitis C virus; Autoantibody; Autoimmune; Biomarker; Cytokine
Core Tip	Patients with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection may develop a variety of immunological manifestations simulating those observed in patients with autoimmune disorders. Concurrently, many laboratory abnormalities commonly present in autoimmune disorders may be detected. Overactivation and proliferation of B lymphocytes, via the interaction with the surface protein of HCV, contributes in part to these abnormalities. These clinical and laboratory findings can potentially mid-lead to the diagnosis of primary autoimmune disorders and result in inappropriate therapy. This review addresses the importance of several clinical and laboratory biomarkers and their usefulness in distinguishing HCV infection-related from primary autoimmune disorder-related etiologies.
Publish Date	2014-03-18 14:14
Citation	Yang DH, Ho LJ, Lai JH. Useful biomarkers for assessment of hepatitis C virus infection-associated autoimmune disorders. World J Gastroenterol 2014; 20(11): 2962-2970
URL	http://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v20/i11/2962.htm
DOI	http://dx.doi.org/10.3748/wjg.v20.i11.2962

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