Abstract Non-enzymatic chitinase-3 like-protein-1 (CHI3L1) belongs to glycoside hydrolase
family 18. It binds to chitin, heparin, and hyaluronic acid, and is regulated by extracellular …

Hepatitis C virus genotype 4 (HCV‐4) is the most common variant of the hepatitis C virus
(HCV) in the Middle East and Africa, particularly Egypt. This region has the highest …

BACKGROUND: Liver biopsy is the reference standard for diagnosing the extent of fibrosis
in chronic liver disease; however, it is invasive, with the potential for serious complications …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes 4, 5 and 6 represent> 20% of all HCV cases worldwide.
HCV‐4 is mainly seen in Egypt, where it represents 90% of all HCV cases. Antischistosomal …

YKL-40, a 40-kDa secreted glycoprotein, with its gene located on chromosome 1q32. 1, is
produced by cancer cells and inflammatory cells and has a role in inflammation, cell …

HCV has been classified into no fewer than six major genotypes and a series of subtypes.
Each HCV genotype is unique with respect to its nucleotide sequence, geographic …

Older age at the time of infection with hepatitis viruses is associated with an increased risk of
liver fibrosis progression. We hypothesized that the pace of fibrosis progression may reflect …

This review summarizes present evidence for the role of YKL-40 in the diagnosis, prognosis
and cause of cardiovascular and alcoholic liver disease. The question of whether YKL-40 is …

AIM: To evaluate transient elastography (TE) as a noninvasive tool in staging liver fibrosis
compared with liver biopsy and morphometry in children with different chronic liver diseases …

YKL-40 is a 40 kDa glycoprotein produced by cancer cells, inflammatory cells and stem
cells. It probably has a role in cell proliferation and differentiation, inflammation, protection …