The host inflammatory response against infections is characterized by the release of pro-
inflammatory cytokines and acute-phase proteins, driving both innate and adaptive arms of …

Liver is a primary organ involved in biotransformation of food and drugs. Hepatic diseases
are a major worldwide problem. Hepatic disorders are mainly caused by toxic chemicals …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection commonly causes progressive liver diseases that
deteriorate from chronic inflammation to fibrosis, cirrhosis and even to hepatocellular …

Cancer is a multifaceted condition, in which a senescent cell begins dividing in an irregular
manner due to various factors such as DNA damage, growth factors and inflammation …

Silymarin is a flavonoid complex extracted from the Silybum marianum plant. It acts as a
strong antioxidant and free radical scavenger by different mechanisms. But in addition to …

Background & Aims: Chronic hepatitis C is a serious global medical problem necessitating
effective treatment. Because standard of care with pegylated interferon plus ribavirin therapy …

Background: The association between occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection and
hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) remains controversial. Aims: We conducted a meta …

Abstract Background Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), a single stranded RNA virus, affects millions
of people worldwide and leads to chronic infection characterized by chronic inflammation in …

Viral infections during pregnancy lead to a spectrum of maternal and fetal outcomes, ranging
from asymptomatic disease to more critical conditions presenting with severe maternal …

The growth arrest special 5 (GAS5) is known to be involved in various cancers. However, its
expression regulation remains unclear. Polymorphisms in the promoter region of GAS5 may …