Changes in serum levels of leucine ‐rich α2‐glycoprotein predict prognosis in primary biliary cholangitis

ConclusionsChanges in LRG levels after treatment predicted PBC prognosis but were not associated with histological stage. Changes in LRG in addition to the APRI may be a useful tool for clinicians as a noninvasive biomarker.

Source: Hepatology Research - November 24, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Manabu Hayashi, Kazumichi Abe, Masashi Fujita, Ken Okai, Atsushi Takahashi, Hiromasa Ohira Tags: Original Article Source Type: research