Introduction 2.1. Tissue Factor (TF)-dependent activation of coagulation system 2.2.
Endothelial cells (ECs) directed Hemostasis 2.3. Virus life cycle 2.4. TLRs expression …

Portal hypertension develops as a result of increased intrahepatic vascular resistance often
caused by chronic liver disease that leads to structural distortion by fibrosis, microvascular …

Background and Aims Recent studies suggest an association between hepatitis C virus
(HCV) infection and cardiovascular damage, including carotid atherosclerosis, with a …

The gut–liver-axis is a bidirectional coordination between the gut, including microbial
residents, the gut microbiota, from one side and the liver on the other side. Any disturbance …

Introduction Due to advancement in treatment against human immunodeficiency virus (HIV),
hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV), the prevalence of this patient population …

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a systemic disease that leads to increased risks
of cirrhosis and its complications, as well as extrahepatic disturbances, including immune …

Objectives: Immune dysregulation is a hallmark of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV)
infections. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between liver stiffness measurement (LSM) …

Background: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) produces changes at multiple levels in host
metabolism, especially in lipid profile and cardio-metabolic risk. It is unclear how HCV …

The causal link between chronic hepatitis C and glycometabolic alterations has been
confirmed by much biochemical, clinical, and epidemiological research work, but what is still …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) patients are at increased risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD). In
this study, we aimed to evaluate the role of extracellular vesicles (EVs) as pathogenic factors …