Background: The transforming growth factor-β1 (TGF-β1) is an important cytokine with anti-inflammatory properties may have a role in pathogenesis of liver fibrosis. Objectives: The main purpose of this study was to compare the serum levels of TGF-β1 in a group of chronic HBV infected (CHB) patients as well as healthy individuals and to determine the correlation between the TGF-β1 and ... Read more