Hepatic Encephalopathy Aggravated by Systemic Inflammation

Conclusions: The degree of HE and depression correlated with a proinflammatory cytokine pattern. It suggests that beside ammonia elevation, inflammatory cytokines determine occurrence and severity of hepatic encephalopathies. Thus, it can be defined a preferential therapeutic target.Dig Dis
Source: Digestive Diseases - Category: Gastroenterology Source Type: research