Insulin resistance and steatosis in hepatitis C virus infection

Gut. 2005 Jul;54(7):903-6. doi: 10.1136/gut.2004.059873.

Abstract

The relationship between hepatitis C virus (HCV), steatosis, and insulin resistance is genotype specific, and steatosis and insulin resistance are closely linked to the progression of liver disease in HCV infected patients.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cytokines / physiology
  • Disease Progression
  • Fatty Liver / virology*
  • Hepatitis C, Chronic / complications*
  • Humans
  • Insulin Resistance*

Substances

  • Cytokines