Liver fatty acid-binding protein as a diagnostic marker for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

Akbal E., Kocak E., Akyurek O., KÖKLÜ S., Batgi H., Senes M.

WIENER KLINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT, vol.128, pp.48-52, 2016 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 128
  • Publication Date: 2016
  • Doi Number: 10.1007/s00508-014-0680-8
  • Journal Name: WIENER KLINISCHE WOCHENSCHRIFT
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.48-52
  • Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Liver fatty acid-binding protein (L-FABP) is a small cytoplasmic protein. The aim of the current study was to investigate L-FABP levels and to determine their diagnostic value for non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD).