The Role of Lipopolysaccharide-Binding Protein in Hepatitis B-Related Cirrhosis: Is There a Link to Portal Hypertension?
Background: Bacterial translocation plays a critical role in the pathogenesis of systemic inflammation in cirrhosis, particularly in cases related to chronic Hepatitis B infection. Lipopolysaccharide-binding protein (LBP) is a key acute-phase reactant that reflects exposure to endotoxins, yet its relationship with port...