Serum procalcitonin and CRP levels in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: a case control study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Both C reactive protein (CRP) and procalcitonin (PCT) are well known acute phase reactant proteins. CRP was reported to increase in metabolic syndrome and type-2 diabetes. Similarly altered level of serum PCT was found in chronic liv...

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Main Authors: Ersoz Galip, Akarca Ulus S, Yuce Gul, Ozutemiz Omer, Oruc Nevin, Gunsar Fulya, Batur Yucel
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-02-01
Series:BMC Gastroenterology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-230X/9/16