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Albumin dialysis may improve mitochondrial function in patients with hepatitis C
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, October 31st, 2005
According to recent research published in the journal Transplantation Proceedings, "oxidative injury occurs as a direct result of HCV core protein expression both in vitro and in vivo, and may be due to a direct effect on mitochondria."
"The ketoisocaproic acid (KICA) breath test is a simple, reliable, and noninvasive test to evaluate hepatic mitochondrial function. Albumin dialysis (MARS) is an effective bridge treatment for patients with acute failure superimposed on chronic liver disease," noted M.A. Zocco and colleagues, Catholic...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2005-10-31)
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