Evaluation of the redox tolerance index on hepatic energy reserve of hepatitis B patients.

OBJECTIVE

To detect the redox tolerance index (RTI) for hepatic energy reserve.

PATIENTS AND METHODS

27 patients with chronic active hepatitis B (CAH) and 34 patients with post-hepatitis B liver cirrhosis (LC) were studied.

RESULTS

The RTI was significantly lower in CAH and LC cases than in normal controls (P < 0.01). There was no difference between CAH and LC. The RTI of decompensated LC was significantly lower than that of the compensated LC (P < 0.05), indicating that there was no correlation between RTI and the parameters of routine liver functions.

CONCLUSION

It is suggested that the RTI based on redox theory is effective and accurate in predicting hepatic energy reserve.