The evaluation and follow up of liver fibrosis and cirrhosis have been traditionally performed
by liver biopsy. However, during the last 20 years, it has become evident that this “gold …

Coffee can be an ally in the fight against diseases such as type 2 diabetes, cancer, hepatic
injury, cirrhosis, depression, suicidal behavior, and neurological and cardiovascular …

BACKGROUND: Liver biopsy is the reference standard for diagnosing the extent of fibrosis
in chronic liver disease; however, it is invasive, with the potential for serious complications …

Chronic liver diseases may cause inflammation and progressive scarring, over time leading
to irreversible hepatic damage (cirrhosis). As a result, the need to assess and closely …

Hyaluronic acid as a biomarker of fibrosis in chronic liver diseases of different etiologies - PMC
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Results: There are several scientific studies indicating HA as a biomarker for high score
fibrosis and cirrhosis in various liver diseases alone or in algorithm models. It seems from …

We have identified a novel role for hyaluronan (HA), an extracellular matrix polymer, in
governing the mechanical properties of inflamed tissues. We recently reported that insulitis …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of liver diseases of different etiologies and
clinical severity of liver cirrhosis on the serum level of hyaluronic acid. The results were …

The common pathway leading to liver fibrosis and cirrhosis is growing deposition of
extracellular matrix (ECM). It results from molecular and histological rearrangement of …

BACKGROUND: Coffee is associated with a reduced risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in
patients with chronic C hepatitis. This prospective trial was aimed at assessing the …