Protein C Deficiency in Chronic Hepatitis C: Correlation With Histological Extent of Liver Fibrosis

In conclusion, PC deficiency occurs in an early stage of liver fibrosis. The severity of deficiency is proportional to extent of fibrosis. The PC may have a key role in linking hypercoagulability with hepatic fibrogenesis in chronic liver disease.

Source: Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis - November 27, 2016 Category: Hematology Authors: Saray, A., Mesihovic, R., Vanis, N., Amila, M. Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research