Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8317929 | Clinical Biochemistry | 2012 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Hyaluronan (HA) is a biomarker in chronic liver disease by reflecting matrix proteins. ⺠HA is significantly elevated in critically ill patients compared to healthy controls. ⺠Highest HA levels found in ICU patients with liver cirrhosis or patients with sepsis. ⺠HA levels correlate with biomarkers of organ dysfunction and systemic inflammation. ⺠HA levels reflect severity of critical illness.
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Authors
Eray Yagmur, Alexander Koch, Michaela Haumann, Rafael Kramann, Christian Trautwein, Frank Tacke,