Endotoxinemia contributes to steatosis, insulin resistance and atherosclerosis in chronic hepatitis C: the role of pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress

Volume: 46, Issue: 6, Pages: 793 - 799
Published: Jul 31, 2018
Abstract
Endotoxin is a component of the outer membrane of gram-negative bacteria that live in the intestine. Endotoxinemia is reported in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease and in cirrhotic patients, causing various biological and clinical effects in the host. It is not known whether endotoxinemia occurs in chronic hepatitis C patients (CHC), therefore we evaluated the occurrence of endotoxinemia and its effect on inflammation, liver damage, insulin...
Paper Details
Title
Endotoxinemia contributes to steatosis, insulin resistance and atherosclerosis in chronic hepatitis C: the role of pro-inflammatory cytokines and oxidative stress
Published Date
Jul 31, 2018
Journal
Volume
46
Issue
6
Pages
793 - 799
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