Omega-3 derivatives, specialized pro-resolving mediators: promising therapeutic tools for the treatment of pain in chronic liver disease

Chronic liver diseases (CLD) are a worldwide clinical problem, as they are related to high morbidity and mortality. The principal causes include viral, alcoholism, cholestatic, autoimmune and metabolic diseases such as non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). These CLD can evolve into cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) [1]. Patients with CLD showed significant health problems like ascites, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis, hepatic encephalopathy and persistent variceal bleeding concomitant with a decrease in health-related quality of life [1-3].
Source: Prostaglandins, Leukotrienes and Essential Fatty Acids - Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Source Type: research