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Genetic polymorphisms and the progression of liver fibrosis: a critical appraisal.
Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.) - 1 Mar 2003
Bataller Ramón, North Kari E, Brenner David A
Abstract excerpt
Liver fibrosis is a highly dynamic process in which multiple genes interact with environmental factors. Recent human epidemiologic studies have identified possible polymorphisms in a number of candidate genes that influence the progression of liver fibrosis. These genetic factors could explain the broad spectrum of responses to the same etiologic agent found in patients with chronic liver diseases. Polymorphisms...
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