Infection with HIV and HCV enhances the release of fatty acid synthase into circulation: evidence for a novel indicator of viral infection
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Fatty acid synthase (FASN) is an enzyme synthesized by the liver and plays an important role in lipogenesis. The present study aimed to investigate whether serum FASN concentration may provide a direct link between HIV and/or HCV vir...
| Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , , |
|---|---|
| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
| Published: |
BMC
2010-08-01
|
| Series: | BMC Gastroenterology |
| Online Access: | http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/10/92 |