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AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
pharmacology, toxicology and pharmaceutics
Chronic hepatitis C, Insulin resistance and vascular disease
Current Pharmaceutical Design, Volume 16, No. 34, Year 2010
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Description
The role of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the development of vascular disease is controversial. Insulin resistance (IR) is a recognized risk factor for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and is associated with chronic hepatitis C (CHC). Thus, IR may promote atherosclerosis and vascular disease in CHC patients. HCV-associated IR may also cause hepatic steatosis and resistance to antiviral treatment. In addition, HCV may contribute a direct, proatherogenetic action on the vascular wall. This review considers the impact of IR on interferon-α based therapy of HCV infection and the role of insulin-sensitizing agents on the response to antiviral treatment and prevention of IR complications, including CVD. © 2010 Bentham Science Publishers Ltd.
Authors & Co-Authors
Trpkovic, Andreja
Serbia, Belgrade
Institut za Nuklearne Nauke Vinca
Stokic, Edith
Serbia, Novi Sad
Institute for Internal Medicine
Radak, Djordje
Serbia, Belgrade
Belgrade University School of Medicine
Gluvic, Zoran
Serbia, Belgrade
University Hospital Zemun
Haidara, M. A.
Saudi Arabia, Abha
College of Medicine
Mousa, Shaker A.
United States, Albany
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Mikhailidis, D. P.
United Kingdom, London
Ucl Medical School
Isenovic, R. Esma
Serbia, Belgrade
Institut za Nuklearne Nauke Vinca
Statistics
Citations: 8
Authors: 8
Affiliations: 7
Identifiers
Doi:
10.2174/138161210794455067
ISSN:
13816128
e-ISSN:
18734286
Research Areas
Infectious Diseases
Noncommunicable Diseases