Serum retinol binding protein as an indicator of vitamin A status in cirrhotic patients with night blindness

<b>Background/Aim:</b> Vitamin A deficiency is known to be associated with night blindness. Plasma retinol binding protein (RBP) estimation highly correlates with plasma retinol concentration to predict vitamin A status. Serum RBP estimation is reasonably simple, inexpensive, and highly...

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Published in:	The Saudi Journal of Gastroenterology
Main Authors:	Mahmood Khalid, Samo Akhtar, Jairamani Krishan, Ali Gohar, Talib Abu, Qazmi Waqar
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2008-01-01
Subjects:	Cirrhosis hypovitaminosis A night blindness retinol binding protein
Online Access:	http://www.saudijgastro.com/article.asp?issn=1319-3767;year=2008;volume=14;issue=1;spage=7;epage=11;aulast=Mahmood