HEPATITIS-C VIRUS DOES NOT CAUSE NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS

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作者
ROGERS, DW
LEE, CH
POUND, DC
KUMAR, S
CUMMINGS, OW
LUMENG, L
机构
[1] INDIANA UNIV,SCH MED,DEPT MED,975 W WALNUT ST,IB 424,INDIANAPOLIS,IN 46202
[2] INDIANA UNIV,SCH MED,DEPT PATHOL,INDIANAPOLIS,IN 46202
[3] RICHARD L ROUDEBUSH VET ADM MED CTR,INDIANAPOLIS,IN 46202
关键词
NONALCOHOLIC STEATOHEPATITIS; HEPATITIS-C VIRUS; POLYMERASE CHAIN REACTION; ANTI-C100-3; EIA;
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10.1007/BF01299852
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R57 [消化系及腹部疾病];
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摘要
The pathogenesis of nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) remains poorly understood. Since inflammation and fatty changes are associated with hepatitis C (HCV) infection, we have tested the role of HCV in the genesis of NASH. Five consecutive cases of classic NASH were tested by Abbott anti-c100-3 EIA and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) to detect HCV-RNA. All serum specimens were negative for anti-c100-3 (or anti-HCV EIA) and HCV PCR. Based on this study, we conclude that HCV does not play a causative or contributing role in the pathogenesis of NASH.
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页码:1644 / 1647
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