Journal of digestive diseases

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J Dig Dis · Apr 2018

Serum Wisteria floribunda agglutinin-positive Mac-2-binding protein evaluates liver function and predicts prognosis in liver cirrhosis.

Wisteria floribunda agglutinin-positive Mac-2-binding protein (WFA+ -M2BP) is a novel glycobiomarker for evaluating liver fibrosis, but less is known about its role in liver cirrhosis (LC). This study aimed to investigate the utility of WFA+ -M2BP in evaluating liver function and predicting prognosis of cirrhotic patients. ⋯ Serum WFA+ -M2BP is a reliable predictor of liver function and prognosis in LC and could be incorporated into clinical surveillance strategies for LC patients, especially those with HBV infection.

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