Associations between Zinc Deficiency and Metabolic Abnormalities in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

Associations between Zinc Deficiency and Metabolic Abnormalities in Patients with Chronic Liver Disease

Zinc (Zn) is an essential trace element which has favorable antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and apoptotic effects. The liver mainly plays a crucial role in maintaining systemic Zn homeostasis. Therefore, the occurrence of chronic liver diseases, such as chronic hepatitis, liver cirrhosis, or fatty l...

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Main Authors: Takashi Himoto, Tsutomu Masaki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-01-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
zinc deficiency
HCV-related chronic liver disease
nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
liver cirrhosis
insulin resistance
hepatic steatosis
hepatic encephalopathy
iron overload
lipid peroxidation
insulin-like growth factor-1
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/10/1/88

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