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The relation of 25-hydroxy vitamin D concentrations to liver histopathology, seasonality and baseline characteristics in chronic hepatitis C virus genotype 2 or 3 infection.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2020
Waldenström Jesper, Nyström Kristina, Nilsson Staffan, Norkrans Gunnar, Ydreborg Magdalena, Langeland Nina, Mørch Kristine, Westin Johan, Lagging Martin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: The hydroxylation to 25-hydroxy vitamin D (25(OH)D) occurs in the liver and the impact of liver disease on vitamin D is unclear. This study evaluated the relationship between vitamin D concentrations and hepatic histopathology, seasonality and patient characteristics in well-characterized patients having undergone a liver biopsy. METHOD: 25(OH)D was measured post-hoc in pre-treatment...
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