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Insulin resistance is a cause of steatosis and fibrosis progression in chronic hepatitis C.
Gut - 1 Jul 2005
Fartoux L, Poujol-Robert A, Guéchot J, Wendum D, Poupon R, Serfaty L
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Insulin resistance is a frequent feature of chronic hepatitis C. Whether insulin resistance could be the cause or consequence of steatosis and fibrosis is unknown. The ability of HCV genotype 3 to promote steatosis by itself provides an unique opportunity to answer this question. AIMS: The aim of the present study was to assess the relationships between insulin resistance, steatosis, and fibrosis...
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