It has been 25 years since the hepatitis C virus (HCV) was discovered. Now, pipelines are bristling with exciting new direct-acting antiviral drugs, many of which are in late-stage clinical trials. In this Review, Manns and von Hahn examine the future of anti-HCV therapy, the prospect of all-oral interferon-free treatment regimens, and discuss the key challenges faced by clinicians and drug developers.
- Michael P. Manns
- Thomas von Hahn