Is intestinal oxidative stress involved in patients with compensated liver cirrhosis?

Is intestinal oxidative stress involved in patients with compensated liver cirrhosis?

Background. Liver cirrhosis is associated with intestinal epithelial barrier dysfunction, which may be affected by oxidative stress. Studies in cirrhotic rats provided evidence for intestinal oxidative stress, but studies in cirrhotic patients are scarce. We have shown intestinal barrier dysfunction...

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Main Authors: Kirsten E. Pijls, Daisy M.A.E. Jonkers, Montserrat Elizalde, Marie-Jose Drittij-Reijnders, Guido R. Haenen, Aalt Bast, Ad A.M. Masclee, Ger H. Koek
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2016-05-01
Series:Annals of Hepatology
Subjects:
Intestine
Epithelial barrier
Glutathione
Inflammation
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1665268119306593

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