Tryptophan-Kynurenine Metabolism and Insulin Resistance in Hepatitis C Patients

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with 50% incidence of insulin resistance (IR) that is fourfold higher than that in non-HCV population. IR impairs the outcome of antiviral treatment. The molecular mechanisms of IR in HCV are not entirely clear. Experimental and clinical data s...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Hepatitis Research and Treatment 2013-01, Vol.2013 (2013), p.10-13
Hauptverfasser:	Weinstock, J. V., Turski, W. A., Zgrajka, W., Summergrad, Paul, Oxenkrug, Gregory F.
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Analysis Hepatitis C Insulin resistance Tryptophan metabolism
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