Is aspartate aminotransferase-to-platelet ratio index a biomarker in the evaluation of advanced fibrosis in non-alcoholic fatty liver disease?

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Department of Biochemistry, Agri Military Hospital, Agri, Turkey, Department of Biochemistry, Sirnak Military Hospital, Sirnak, Turkey and Department of Medical Biochemistry, Gulhane Military Medical Academy, Ankara, Turkey.

Published: November 2014

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