Hepatitis C Virus Genetics
Research in the area of hepatitis C virus genetics reported from University of Tokyo, Department of Infectious Diseases
Published in Hepatitis Weekly, March 2nd, 2009
New investigation results, 'Steatosis, liver injury, and hepatocarcinogenesis in hepatitis C viral infection,' are detailed in a study published in Journal of Gastroenterology. "In addition to the link with development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC), hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is associated with several hepatic and extrahepatic manifestations. A role of hepatic steatosis in the pathogenesis of chronic hepatitis C has been shown, implying hepatitis C as a metabolic disease," scientists writing in the Journal of Gastroenterology report.
"Furthermore, recent epidemiological studies have suggested a linkage between insulin resistance and chronic HCV...
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Source: Hepatitis Weekly (2009-03-02)
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