Enhanced expression of monocytic TF may have a role in the development and prediction of non-neoplastic PVT in HCV-cirrhosis patients. Large multicenter studies are necessary to validate our results.

Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine disorder caused by inherited and/or acquired deficiency in production of insulin by the pancreas, or by the ineffectiveness of the insulin produced which results in increased concentration of glucose in the blood. Diabetic nephropathy (DN) is considered as one of the diabetic complications affecting up to 40% of patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes. Aim of the study: The aim of our study is to evaluate the level of microRNA-1460a in human serum in diabetic nephropathy in prediabetic and diabetic patients in comparison to the apparent healthy individuals group. Patients and Methods: Subjects: The current study, Acase control study was conducted on 100 persons, 24males (24%) and 76 females (76%) of the same age group (40-65 yrs) were selected from outpatient clinic of diabetes of Internal Medicine Department at