The Study of Cytokine Levels in Chronic Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis

Abstract

In recent years, there has been a steady increase in chronic diffuse liver diseases, which are characterized by severe, progressive and are one of the main causes of disability and mortality in developed countries. The course and prognosis of chronic hepatitis and liver cirrhosis are largely determined by the state of the immune status of the organism. At all stages of the immune response, cytokines take an active part in it, which regulate intercellular and intersystem interactions. The literature review presents current data on the role of cytokines in the development of CDLD and portal hypertension.