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Association of serum adipocytokines with hepatic steatosis and fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C.
Digestion - 1 Jan 2011
Baranova Ancha, Jarrar Mohammed H, Stepanova Maria, Johnson Andrew, Rafiq Nila, Gramlich Terry, Chandhoke Vikas, Younossi Zobair M
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The pathogenic mechanisms of hepatic steatosis in hepatitis C (HCV) remain unclear. AIM: To assess the potential role of cytokines and adipokines in HCV-related steatosis and fibrosis. METHODS: We profiled several adipokines, cytokines, and related soluble molecules in 99 HCV patients and analyzed their potential associations with hepatic steatosis and fibrosis. RESULTS: Serum leptin and IL-1RA were...
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