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TNFalpha genotype affects TNFalpha release, insulin sensitivity and the severity of liver disease in HCV chronic hepatitis.
Journal of hepatology - 1 Dec 2005
Valenti Luca, Pulixi Edoardo, Fracanzani Anna Ludovica, Dongiovanni Paola, Maggioni Marco, Orsatti Alessandra, Gianni Cristina, Fargion Silvia
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BACKGROUND/AIMS: TNFalpha induces insulin resistance and promoter polymorphisms of TNFalpha gene affect the release of this cytokine, implicated in the pathogenesis of HCV-related diabetes and fatty liver. The aim was to define whether in patients with HCV chronic hepatitis TNFalpha genotype influences TNFalpha activity, insulin resistance, and the severity of the disease. METHODS: 186 patients, 65% with...
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