Association between Leptin and Complement in Hepatitis C Patients with Viral Clearance: Homeostasis of Metabolism and Immunity.

BACKGROUND:The association between leptin and complement in hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection remains unknown. METHODS:A prospective study was conducted including 474 (250 genotype 1, 224 genotype 2) consecutive chronic hepatitis C (CHC) patients who had completed an anti-HCV therapy course and unde...

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Main Authors: Ming-Ling Chang, Chia-Jung Kuo, Hsin-Chih Huang, Yin-Yi Chu, Cheng-Tang Chiu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC5117713?pdf=render