Serum Ferritin and Oxidative Stress Markers as Indicators of Disease Progression in Chronic Liver Disease.

Abstract

Serum ferritin has emerged as a marker of iron storage and inflammation, while oxidative stress is increasingly implicated in hepatic injury and fibrosis advancement. This case-control observational study aimed to evaluate the relationship between serum ferritin, selected oxidative stress markers (malondialdehyde [MDA], protein carbonyls [PC], total antioxidant capacity [TAC]), and disease severity in patients with chronic liver disease (CLD).