Plasma Phosphatidylcholine Alterations in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: Impaired Metabolism and Correlation with Lung Function and Inflammation

Plasma Phosphatidylcholine Alterations in Cystic Fibrosis Patients: Impaired Metabolism and Correlation with Lung Function and Inflammation

Background: Liver impairment, ranging from steatosis to cirrhosis, is frequent in cystic fibrosis (CF) patients and is becoming increasingly significant due to their improved life expectancy. One aspect of hepatic alterations is caused by increased fecal loss of the essential nutrient choline, follo...

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Main Authors: Judith Grothe, Joachim Riethmüller, Sandra M. Tschürtz, Marco Raith, Chris J. Pynn, Dieter Stoll, Wolfgang Bernhard
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cell Physiol Biochem Press GmbH & Co KG 2015-03-01
Series:Cellular Physiology and Biochemistry
Subjects:
Cystic Fibrosis
Choline deficiency
Phospholipid metabolism
Stable isotope labeling in patients
Online Access:http://www.karger.com/Article/FullText/373964

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