Systematic review of the role of calprotectin in cirrhosis
Marta Fortuny,
Maria‐Rosa Sarrias,
Maria Torner
et al.
Abstract:BackgroundCalprotectin is a calcium‐binding‐S100‐protein synthetized mainly in neutrophils which has been demonstrated to be an accurate biomarker of the presence of these cells. Gut barrier dysfunction in patients with advanced chronic liver disease (ACLD), in addition to the lack of noninvasive tools for diagnosis and prognosis of cirrhosis decompensations, has raised interest in this biomarker.AimsOur aim is to summarize the current evidence regarding the role of calprotectin in terms of its diagnostic and … Show more
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