IgG Antibodies to GlcNAcβ and Asialo-GM2 (GA2) Glycans as Potential Markers of Liver Damage in Chronic Hepatitis C and the Efficacy of Antiviral Treatment
Total serum IgG level is a surrogate marker of hepatitis C (HC) severity. Antibodies (Abs) to microbial glycans could be markers of HC severity caused by the translocation of microbial products. The level of anti-glycan (AG) Abs was analysed in serum samples of patients (n=128) with chronic HC in EL...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2018-01-01
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| Series: | Disease Markers |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2018/4639805 |