METHODS AND TOOLS FOR PREDICTING STEATOHEPATITIS

摘要

The present application relates to methods and tools for assessing disease progression of non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The methods are based on the demonstration that sCD163 levels correlate significantly with histological diagnosis of NASH, and that consequently the use of sCD163 serum level can be used to improve existing NASH diagnosis. In other aspects there is provided novel non-invasive NASH scores based on assessment of a few easily detectable markers, including sCD163, and optionally ALT, and the presence of diabetes.