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Abstract
Chronic liver failure, characterized by the permanent and gradual loss of liver function over time, is influenced by oxidative stress and inflammation. This study aimed to evaluate the association between interleukin-37 (IL-37) and oxidant-antioxidant status in patients with chronic liver failure, given that IL-37 is activated by reactive oxygen species (ROS). Conducted at Al-AL-Hussein Teaching Hospital in Thi-Qar governorate from August 20, 2023, to February 25, 2024, the study involved 40 patients and 40 controls aged 20 to 60. Blood samples were collected and analyzed using ELISA and other biochemical methods. Results indicated significantly higher levels of IL-37, malondialdehyde (MDA), and ceruloplasmin (Cp) in patients compared to controls (P < 0.05), while levels of albumin, glutathione (GSH), and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were significantly lower. A positive correlation was found between IL-37, MDA, and Cp, whereas a negative correlation was observed between IL-37 and albumin, GSH, and SOD. These findings suggest that IL-37 may play a role in the oxidative stress observed in chronic liver failure, highlighting potential targets for therapeutic intervention.