Is expression of activin A increased in cirrhotic and fibrotic rat livers?
Activin A is overexpressed in rat cirrhotic and fibrotic livers and may contribute to hepatic fibrogenesis.
The association between low CD4 counts and death suggests that the age-adjusted CD4 count should be used as a marker to guide therapeutic intervention. At the same time, the presence of a very low CD4 count alone should not be considered a reason for therapeutic nihilism.