Galectin-3 is associated with glomerular filtration rate and outcome in patients with stable decompensated cirrhosis

Newly introduced galectin-3 (gal-3) has been associated to impaired renal function. Gal-3 may become prognostic biomarker in hepatic diseases.

Source: Digestive and Liver Disease - June 20, 2019 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Theodora Oikonomou, Ioannis Goulis, Fani Ntogramatzi, Zoi Athanasiadou, Eleni Vagdatli, Evangelos Akriviadis, Evangelos Cholongitas Tags: Liver, Pancreas and Biliary Tract Source Type: research