The Association of Serum Vitamin D Levels and Progression of Hepatic Fibrosis:

Investigators:

Kathleen Corey, MD, Ray Chung, MD, Jules Dienstag, MD

Hypotheses/Aims

We hypothesize that lower 25-vitamin D levels are associated with increased rate of fibrosis progression and inflammation. 25-vitamin D has been noted to influence inflammation and fibrosis. 25-vitamin D is formed within the liver and is the predominant form found in the liver. We hypothesize that 25-vitamin D may influence hepatic fibrosis and inflammation and should be measured independently.