Fetuin-A mRNA expression is elevated in NASH compared to NAFL patients

Conclusion: BAS has probably a beneficial effect on NAFLD, as indicated by reduced hepatocyte cell death and improved adipokine profiles. In addition, fetuin-A expression is more prominent in NASH.

Source: Clinical Science - April 30, 2013 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: A Kahraman, J Sowa, M Schlattjan, S Sydor, M Pronadl, A Wree, A Beilfuss, A Kilicarslan, A Altınbaş, L Peter Bechmann, W Syn, G Gerken, A Canbay Source Type: research