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Histological Analyses of Acute Alcoholic Liver Injury in Zebrafish
Published on: May 25, 2017
Hepatitis C and alcohol
1Division of Hepatology, University of Miami School of Medicine, Miami, Florida, USA.
Abstract:
Patients infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) who drink heavily are likely to suffer more severe liver injury, promoting disease progression to cirrhosis and increasing their risk for liver cancer. Some research, although not conclusive, suggests that even moderate drinking may spur liver damage in HCV-infected patients. Research areas that have the greatest potential for developing more effective treatment options include HCV virology, immunology, animal models, and the mechanisms of liver injury.
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