Concentrations of Connective Tissue Growth Factor in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Association with Liver Fibrosis

Concentrations of Connective Tissue Growth Factor in Patients with Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Association with Liver Fibrosis

Aim: In this study, we aimed to investigate the relationship between the histological fibrosis stage of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and serum connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) to determine the usefulness of this relationship in clinical practice.

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Main Authors: Yasar Colak, Ebubekir Senates, Ender Coskunpinar, Yasemin Musteri Oltulu, Ebru Zemheri, Oguzhan Ozturk, Levent Doganay, Banu Mesci, Yusuf Yilmaz, Feruze Yilmaz Enc, Safak Kiziltas, Celal Ulasoglu, Ilyas Tuncer
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:Disease Markers
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2012-0907

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http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/DMA-2012-0907

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