Predictive Role of Interleukin-18 in Liver Steatosis in Obese Children
Introduction. Interleukin-18 (IL-18) is a proinflammatory cytokine associated with metabolic syndrome (MS). Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) can be recognized as a feature of MS. Material and Methods. Serum IL-18 concentration was evaluated in serum of 108 obese children, determined with ELI...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/3870454 |