Potential Molecular Targets of Statins in the Prevention of Hepatocarcinogenesis

Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) represents 90% of liver tumors. Statins, may reduce the incidence of various tumors, including HCC. Antitumoral activities may be mediated by changes in transforming growth factor-beta (TGF...

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Long term changes in liver histology following treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus

Background and aims. The histologic hallmarks of chronic HCV include inflammation and fibrosis. The impact of interferon therapy on liver histology was evaluated. Material and methods. The study population consisted of 3...

Redox state and methods to evaluate oxidative stress in liver damage: From bench to bedside

Oxidative stress is importantly involved in the pathophysiology of various liver diseases. The redox state participates on the courseof the inflammatory, metabolic and proliferative liver diseases. The main sources of t...

Serum visfatin in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease