Decreased protein C function predicts mortality in patients with cirrhosis.

Anupama PatilC BihariH D ShewadeN NigamS K Sarin

Published in: International journal of laboratory hematology (2018)

Low functional protein C level correlated with markers of liver dysfunction, inflammation and sepsis and independently predicted mortality at 3 months in cirrhotics, especially if functional levels were <52%.

Keyphrases

cardiovascular events
oxidative stress
protein protein
risk factors
intensive care unit
amino acid
acute kidney injury
binding protein
cardiovascular disease
small molecule