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Increased circulating adiponectin in males with chronic HCV hepatitis.
European journal of internal medicine - 1 Oct 2015
Canavesi Elena, Porzio Marianna, Ruscica Massimiliano, Rametta Raffaela, Macchi Chiara, Pelusi Serena, Fracanzani Anna Ludovica, Dongiovanni Paola, Fargion Silvia, Magni Paolo, Valenti Luca
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Increased levels of adiponectin, a major adipokine with insulin sensitizing properties showing a strong sexual dimorphism, have been reported in individuals with chronic HCV infection (CHC), but data are limited by small samples and lack of control for the genetic background and hepatic fibrosis. The aim of this study was to compare adiponectin levels between CHC patients and accurately matched...
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