Open AccessSerum Basal Paraoxonase 1 Activity as an Additional Liver Function Test for the Evaluation of Patients with Chronic Hepatitis
Author(s) -
Pyati Ak,
Halappa Ck,
Pyati Sa,
Nagaraj,
Wali
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2015/15917.6850
Subject(s) - pon1 , medicine , basal (medicine) , paraoxonase , liver function tests , gastroenterology , liver function , receiver operating characteristic , chronic hepatitis , bilirubin , aryldialkylphosphatase , endocrinology , immunology , chemistry , biochemistry , oxidative stress , virus , genotype , insulin , gene
The diagnostic accuracy of currently available standard panel of liver function tests is not satisfactory for the reliable diagnosis of chronic liver disorders. Earlier studies have reported that serum basal paraoxonase 1 (PON1) activity measurement may add a significant contribution to the liver function tests.