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Hepatocyte growth factor and digital clubbing
1First Department of Internal Medicine, Kagawa Medical University.
Internal Medicine (Tokyo, Japan)
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) may play a role in digital clubbing. Serum HGF levels were significantly higher in patients with digital clubbing compared to those without the condition.
Area of Science:
- Pulmonology
- Endocrinology
- Medical Research
Background:
- The etiology of digital clubbing remains largely unknown.
- Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) is a pleiotropic factor with diverse biological functions.
- Understanding factors contributing to digital clubbing is crucial for diagnosis and treatment.