Abstract | OBJECTIVE: METHODS: The liver mass was measured by liver biopsy, hepatic hemodynamics by ultrasonography, and the contents of hyalurionic acid (HA), human procollagen III ( HPC III) and collagen type IV (C IV) by radioimmunoassay in 100 patients with liver cirrhosis in compensation stage and 30 normal control subjects. RESULTS: Greater liver mass was accompanied by more severe liver fibrosis and reduced liver blood flow. The contents of HA, HPC III and C IV were obvious higher in the patients than in the normal controls (P<0.05) and increased with the liver mass. The liver mass was positively related to serum liver fibrosis indices (r=0.5612, P<0.05). CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Jian Li, Hong Wen, Sha-guang Li, Qing-xu Yang, Li-fen Yang, Tong-tong Wu, Lin-xiu Lai, Han-wen Lü |
Journal | Di 1 jun yi da xue xue bao = Academic journal of the first medical college of PLA
(Di Yi Jun Yi Da Xue Xue Bao)
Vol. 25
Issue 9
Pg. 1175-7
(Sep 2005)
ISSN: 1000-2588 [Print] China |
PMID | 16174593
(Publication Type: English Abstract, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Collagen Type III
- Collagen Type IV
- Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1
- Hyaluronic Acid
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Topics |
- Aged
- Blood Circulation
- Collagen Type III
(blood)
- Collagen Type IV
(blood)
- Female
- Humans
- Hyaluronic Acid
(blood)
- Intercellular Adhesion Molecule-1
(blood)
- Liver
(blood supply, pathology)
- Liver Cirrhosis
(blood, pathology)
- Male
- Middle Aged
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