Pathogenesis and management of alcoholic liver cirrhosis: a review

Little is known about how alcohol causes liver disease and cirrhosis. The strongest evidence of the causality between alcohol and liver disease stems from epidemiological observations. Factors contributing to alcohol-induced fibrosis and cirrhosis include cytokines, oxidative stress, and toxic metab...

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Main Authors: Huang, Yi-wen, Yang, Sien-Sing, Kao, Jia-Horng
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Dove Medical Press 2011
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3846480/