Infection with HIV and HCV enhances the release of fatty acid synthase into circulation: evidence for a novel indicator of viral infection

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...

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Main Authors: Aragonès Gerard, Alonso-Villaverde Carlos, Oliveras-Ferraros Cristina, Beltrán-Debón Raúl, Rull Anna, Rodríguez-Sanabria Fernando, Camps Jordi, Martín Alejandro, Menéndez Javier A, Joven Jorge
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-08-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/10/92

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