PDGF-BB homodimer serum level - a good indicator of the severity of alcoholic liver cirrhosis.

CONCLUSIONS: The plasma levels of PDGF-AA and -BB may be indicators of alcohol-induced liver fibrosis process, and might be considered as future possible treatment targets, with PDGF-BB levels being an even better indicator than PDGF-AA levels.
PMID: 32208584 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Annals of Agricultural and Environmental Medicine : AAEM - March 16, 2020 Category: Environmental Health Authors: Kurys-Denis E, Prystupa A, Luchowska-Kocot D, Krupski W, Bis-Wencel H, Panasiuk L Tags: Ann Agric Environ Med Source Type: research