[HTML][HTML] Branched-chain amino acids in liver diseases

K Tajiri, Y Shimizu - World Journal of Gastroenterology: WJG, 2013 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) have been shown to affect gene expression, protein
metabolism, apoptosis and regeneration of hepatocytes, and insulin resistance. They have …

Effects of branched-chain amino acids on parameters evaluating sarcopenia in liver cirrhosis: systematic review and meta-analysis

A Ismaiel, C Bucsa, A Farcas, DC Leucuta… - Frontiers in …, 2022 - frontiersin.org
Introduction Sarcopenia is a major element of malnutrition in liver cirrhosis (LC) and is
present in 30–70% of this population, being associated with a poor overall prognosis due to …

[HTML][HTML] Branched-chain amino acids in liver diseases

K Tajiri, Y Shimizu - Translational gastroenterology and hepatology, 2018 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Branched chain amino acids (BCAAs) are involved in various bioprocess such as protein
metabolism, gene expression, insulin resistance and proliferation of hepatocytes. BCAAs …

[HTML][HTML] Effect of a high-protein, high-fiber diet plus supplementation with branched-chain amino acids on the nutritional status of patients with cirrhosis

A Ruiz-Margáin, RU Macías-Rodríguez… - … de Gastroenterología de …, 2018 - Elsevier
Introduction and objectives The potential benefits of branched-chain amino acids (BCAAs) in
cirrhosis extend beyond just the improvement of nutritional status. Their effects include …

[HTML][HTML] Nutritional therapy for hepatocellular carcinoma

A Ruiz-Margáin, BM Román-Calleja… - World journal of …, 2021 - ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is the most frequent primary liver cancer and presents
together with cirrhosis in most cases. In addition to commonly recognized risk factors for …

Radiofrequency ablation for hepatocellular carcinoma

H Nishikawa, T Kimura, R Kita… - International Journal of …, 2013 - Taylor & Francis
Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is one of the most common causes of cancer-related
mortality worldwide. Unfortunately, only 20% of HCC patients are amenable to curative …

The role of branched-chain amino acid supplementation in combination with locoregional treatments for hepatocellular carcinoma: systematic review and meta …

GA Sideris, S Tsaramanidis, AT Vyllioti, N Njuguna - Cancers, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The use of branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) supplements in patients
with cirrhosis and liver cancer has been investigated by numerous studies, with multiple …

Effects of oral branched‐chain amino acids on hepatic encephalopathy and outcome in patients with liver cirrhosis

T Kawaguchi, E Taniguchi… - Nutrition in Clinical Practice, 2013 - Wiley Online Library
Branched‐chain amino acids (BCAAs) constituting of valine, leucine, and isoleucine act as
both substrates of proteins and as key regulators for various nutrient metabolisms. Patients …

Systematic review with meta‐analysis: Branched‐chain amino acid supplementation in liver disease

AM van Dijk, AS Bruins Slot… - European journal of …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Background Dietary supplementation with branched‐chain amino acids (BCAA) is often
used in cirrhotic patients to improve nutritional status. We wanted to explore the evidence for …

Nutrition and hepatocellular cancer

K Schütte, C Schulz, P Malfertheiner - Gastrointestinal tumors, 2016 - karger.com
Background: Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) significantly contributes to the global burden
of cancer. Liver cancer is the third most frequent cause of cancer-related death with HCC …