Myosteatosis in NAFLD patients correlates with plasma Cathepsin D
Previously, we have shown that hepatic lipid accumulation induces the secretion of cathepsin D (CTSD), and that plasma CTSD levels are associated with increased inflammation and disease severity in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Although it is clear that the liver is a major source of pla...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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De Gruyter
2021-05-01
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Series: | Biomolecular Concepts |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1515/bmc-2021-0004 |