High Kynurenine:Tryptophan Ratio Is Associated With Liver Fibrosis in HIV-Monoinfected and HIV/Hepatitis C Virus-Coinfected Women.

Ani A KardashianYifei MaMichael T YinRebecca ScherzerOlivia NolanFrancesca AweekaPhyllis C TienJennifer C Price

Published in: Open forum infectious diseases (2019)

The kyn/trp ratio is elevated in PWH and is associated with greater liver fibrosis. Tryptophan catabolism may modify the relationships between HIV, HCV, and fibrosis.

Keyphrases

liver fibrosis
hepatitis c virus
human immunodeficiency virus
antiretroviral therapy
hiv positive
hiv testing
hiv infected
hiv aids
men who have sex with men
polycystic ovary syndrome
pregnant women
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle