Progressive Decline in Interferon-γ Release is Associated with Cirrhosis Progression and Severity: A Prospective Preliminary Report

Key Points

• To investigate the relationship between interferon-gamma release and the severity of cirrhosis.
• Prospective study design
• Assessment of interferon-gamma release levels
• Evaluation of cirrhosis progression and severity
• Progressive decline in interferon-gamma release observed with cirrhosis severity
• Significant association found between lower levels of interferon-gamma and advanced cirrhosis stages