Liver Fatty Acid-binding Protein Is A Diagnostic Marker to Detect Liver Injury Due to Chronic Hepatitis C Infection

Akbal E., Koklu S., Kocak E., Cakal B., Gunes F., Basar O., ...More

ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH, vol.44, no.1, pp.34-38, 2013 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 44 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2013
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.arcmed.2012.11.007
  • Journal Name: ARCHIVES OF MEDICAL RESEARCH
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.34-38
  • Keywords: Liver fatty acid-binding protein, Chronic hepatitis C, Diagnosis, HCV RNA LEVELS, HEPATOCELLULAR DAMAGE, NONINVASIVE MARKERS, VIRUS CARRIERS, FIBROSIS, DISEASE, TRANSAMINASE, SEVERITY, KIDNEY, PROGRESSION
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background and Aims. Liver fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP) is a small molecule. The aim of this study was to examine L-FABP levels and to detect its diagnostic value in chronic hepatitis C (CHC).