Objective: In this study, we conducted an animal study to investigate the effect of Cynara leaf extract (CLE) on visceral fat and serum lipid profile in animals fed on high fat diet (HFD). In addition, we focused on gene expression of some lipogenesis and lipolysis enzymes to inv...
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Research Article10.9734/IJBCRR/2016/23807
Background and Study Aims: Egypt has one of the highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) worldwide. Steatosis and high body mass index (BMI) may be associated with disease progression in patients with chronic HCV. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship betwe...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2016/21542
Background and Study Aims: Focal liver lesions are considerably detected in every day practice. Radiological imaging has a significant role in the detection and follow up of hepatic focal lesions. At times, the pathological study is absolutely necessary to confirm a definite diag...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2016/23665
Background and Study Aims: Thrombocytopenia (TP) in chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a common finding either directly due to viral infection of platelets or indirectly due to immune alteration triggered by the virus, the consequences of HCV- induced cirrhosis and portal hyperte...
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Research Article10.9734/IJTDH/2014/12875
Background: Interleukin-10 (IL-10) and IL–12B single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) are confirmed to influence the natural history of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, and the response to treatment. This work aimed at evaluating the impact of SNPs in IL-10 gene at positions _10...
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Research Article10.9734/BJMMR/2014/11022