Hepatocyte growth factor, adiponectin and hepatic histopathology in non-alcoholic steatohepatitis.

Objectives: Hepatocyte growth factor (HGF) and Adiponectin are adipokines. Serum HGF and adiponectin levels are strongly associated with liver disease, obesity, insulin resistance and metabolic syndrome (MS). Non alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) is the hepatic component of metabolic syndrome.