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Assessment the Diagnostic Value of Pro-Neurotensin as a Serum Biomarker in MASLD
Sponsor: Sohag University
Summary
To assess the diagnostic significance of serum pro-NT in MASLD and ability to differentiate between early and advanced steatosis.
Official title: Assessment the Diagnostic Value of Pro-Neurotensin as a Serum Biomarker in Metabolic Dysfunction-associated Steatotic Liver Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2024-07
Completion Date
2025-08
Last Updated
2024-06-11
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Pro-Neurotensin level as a Serum Biomarker
Pro-Neurotensin mediates the development of fatty liver disease. Neurotensin (NT) is a 13-amino acid peptide secreted by the neuroendocrine cells of the small intestine in response to fat ingestion, which facilitates fatty acid absorption through the gut in relation to food lipid content.