Circulating matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 as serum markers of fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Relationship to interferon response.

Kasahara, A

Circulating matrix metalloproteinase-2 and tissue inhibitor of metalloproteinase-1 as serum markers of fibrosis in patients with chronic hepatitis C. Relationship to interferon response. [electronic resource] - Journal of hepatology Mar 1997 - 574-83 p. digital

Publication Type: Comparative Study; Journal Article

0168-8278

10.1016/s0168-8278(97)80423-0 doi


Alanine Transaminase--blood
Antibodies, Viral--immunology
Antiviral Agents--administration & dosage
Biomarkers--blood
Chronic Disease
Collagenases--blood
Female
Follow-Up Studies
Gelatinases--blood
Genome, Viral
Glycoproteins--blood
Hepacivirus--genetics
Hepatitis C--enzymology
Humans
Immunoenzyme Techniques
Injections, Intravenous
Interferon-beta--administration & dosage
Liver Cirrhosis--enzymology
Male
Matrix Metalloproteinase 1
Matrix Metalloproteinase 2
Metalloendopeptidases--blood
Middle Aged
Polymerase Chain Reaction
Protease Inhibitors--blood
Proteins--metabolism
RNA, Viral--analysis
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinase-2
Tissue Inhibitor of Metalloproteinases
Treatment Outcome