Open AccessThe possible role of selenium concentration in hepatitis B and C patients
Author(s) -
Mohammad Shoaib Khan,
Shahnaz Dilawar,
Imran Ali,
Shafqat Ullah
Publication year - 2012
Publication title -
the saudi journal of gastroenterology/saudi journal of gastroenterology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.608
H-Index - 32
eISSN - 1998-4049
pISSN - 1319-3767
DOI - 10.4103/1319-3767.93811
Subject(s) - selenium , medicine , gastroenterology , hepatitis b , incidence (geometry) , chemistry , immunology , physics , organic chemistry , optics
The compelling evidence reported that selenium is an essential trace mineral for human beings. Selenium plays a pivotal role in the restoration of immune functions. High rates of hepatitis B and C are present in Pakistan. Epidemiologic surveys demonstrated an inverse association between selenium (Se) level and regional cancer incidence, as well as viral infection. The present study was designed to evaluate the concentration of selenium in the serum of patients suffering from hepatitis B and C.