Hepatotropic Properties of SARS-CoV-2—Preliminary Results of Cross-Sectional Observational Study from the First Wave COVID-19 Pandemic
Liver injury—expressed as elevated liver enzymes—is common in patients with COVID-19. Little is known about the potential mechanisms of liver damage by SARS-CoV-2. A direct cytopathic effect on hepatocytes as well as injury related to hypoxia or hepatotoxicity are being considered. The aim of the st...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Journal of Clinical Medicine |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/10/4/672 |