Assessment of serum adiponectin in Egyptian patients with HCV-related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma

摘要

Background and aim Hepatitis C-associated insulin resistance is involved in the development of various complications including hepatocarcinogenesis. Low plasma levels of adiponectin contribute to the pathogenesis of insulin resistance and type II diabetes mellitus. The aim of this study was to determine the value of serum adiponectin in Egyptian patients with hepatitis C-related cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.