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A Protocol for Analyzing Hepatitis C Virus Replication
Published on: June 26, 2014
Hepatitis C virus does not cause nonalcoholic steatohepatitis
D W Rogers1, C H Lee, D C Pound
1Department of Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis 46202.
Digestive Diseases and Sciences
|November 1, 1992
Summary
This study investigated if Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) causes nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Researchers found no evidence linking HCV infection to the development of NASH in patients.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Virology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) pathogenesis is not fully understood.
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is associated with inflammation and fatty liver changes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine if HCV plays a role in the development of NASH.
- To investigate the potential link between HCV and NASH pathogenesis.
Main Methods:
- Five patients with classic NASH were tested.
- Abbott anti-c100-3 EIA and HCV RNA polymerase chain reaction (PCR) were used.
- Serum specimens were analyzed for HCV markers.
Main Results:
- All tested NASH patients were negative for anti-HCV antibodies (anti-c100-3 EIA).
- HCV RNA PCR tests were negative for all serum specimens.
- No detectable levels of HCV were found in NASH patients.
Conclusions:
- Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) does not appear to cause or contribute to nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH).
- The study concludes HCV is not implicated in NASH pathogenesis.
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