Kayo Takayanagi
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View article: Serum level of full-length connective tissue growth factor reflects liver fibrosis stage in patients with Fontan-associated liver disease
Serum level of full-length connective tissue growth factor reflects liver fibrosis stage in patients with Fontan-associated liver disease Open
Background Chronic liver disease leads to liver fibrosis, and an accurate diagnosis of the fibrosis stage is crucial for medical management. Connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) is produced by endothelial cells and platelets and plays a …