Melatonin Levels in Serum and Ascitic Fluid of Patients with Hepatic Encephalopathy

Cirrhotic patients exhibit disturbed melatonin homeostasis, which may lead to sleep disturbances, but an influence on the hepatic encephalopathy has not been elucidated. Aim. In the present study, the association of melatonin levels in serum and ascitic fluid and ammonia concentration related to the...

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Main Authors: Cezary Chojnacki, Marek Romanowski, Katarzyna Winczyk, Janusz Błasiak, Jan Chojnacki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Gastroenterology Research and Practice
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/510764