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Serine protease inhibitors in patients with chronic viral hepatitis.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Jul 1997
Elzouki A N, Verbaan H, Lindgren S, Widell A, Carlson J, Eriksson S
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND/AIMS: This study aimed to determine whether deficiency of the major serine protease inhibitors (alpha1-antitrypsin (AAT) or alpha1-antichymotrypsin (ACT)) is associated with increased risk for chronic hepatitis B or C virus (HBV or HCV) infection. METHODS: We studied 709 adults with chronic liver disease who had undergone liver biopsy during the 14-year period 1978-92. Anti-HCV testing was carried out...
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