HBV-Related Hepatocellular Carcinoma Susceptibility Gene KIF1B Is Not Associated with Development of Chronic Hepatitis B

Background A recent genome-wide association study has identified a new susceptibility locus, kinesin family member 1B gene (KIF1B), strongly associated with progression from chronic hepatitis B (CHB) to hepatitis B virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in Chinese population, this study was carried out to explore the role of the genetic variants in KIF1B in the development of chronic hepatitis B. Methodology/Principal Findings Three KIF1B...