Open AccessNovel markers of endothelial dysfunction in hepatitis C virus-related cirrhosis: More than a mere prediction of esophageal varices
Author(s) -
Amr Shaaban Hanafy,
Mohammad Abd Alkhalik Basha,
Fady M. Wadea
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
world journal of hepatology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.913
H-Index - 55
ISSN - 1948-5182
DOI - 10.4254/wjh.v12.i10.850
Subject(s) - medicine , cirrhosis , esophageal varices , gastroenterology , varices , hepatitis c virus , virus , portal hypertension , virology
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection may affect lipid metabolism by enhancing the circulating levels of inflammatory cytokines, together with its impact on endothelial function.