Study of Zinc in Cirrhosis of Liver.

ABSTRACT

73 liver cirrhosis patients have been selected. Serum zinc and albumin levels were estimated in them in comparison to controls. Significant decrease in zinc and albumin levels were observed in liver cirrhosis patients. This work is an attempt to understand the important role that the zinc plays in the pathogenesis and therapy of liver cirrhosis and the role of albumin in zinc transport.