Sarcopenia is a common complication in liver cirrhosis patients and has been confirmed that associated with poor prognosis. China has the world's largest burden of hepatitis B virus-related liver cirrhosis (HBV-related liver cirrhosis). However, the relationship between HBV-related liver cirrhosis patients with muscle mass loss and normal muscle mass is remain largely unknown. Our study aimed to reveal the metabolic profile and identify potential biomarkers of muscle mass loss in HBV-related liver cirrhosis.
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amino acids metabolism
Timeframe: 2021.09.01-2022.08.01
central carbon metabolism
Timeframe: 2021.09.01-2022.08.01