Pigment epithelium-derived factor and matrix metalloproteinase-9 in liver cirrhosis

Pigment epithelium-derived factor and matrix metalloproteinase-9 in liver cirrhosis

Background/Aim: The aim of this study was to assess the role of serum pigment epithelium-derived factor (PEDF) and matrix metalloproteinase-9 (MMP-9) in progression of liver cirrhosis and development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Patients and Methods: Serum levels of PEDF and MMP-9 were tested...

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Main Authors: Joanna Kozlowska, Tomasz Mikula, Magdalena Suchacz, Joanna Jabnonska, Wojciech Stanczak, Janusz Cianciara, Alicja Wiercinska-Drapalo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Subjects:
Fibrosis markers
hepatocellular carcinoma
liver cirrhosis
Online Access:http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2016;volume=22;issue=5;spage=375;epage=379;aulast=Kozlowska

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