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Genetic polymorphisms of adiponectin and tumor necrosis factor-alpha and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Chinese people.
Journal of gastroenterology and hepatology - 1 Jun 2008
Wong Vincent Wai-Sun, Wong Grace Lai-Hung, Tsang Steven Woon-Choi, Hui Alex Yui, Chan Anthony Wing-Hong, Choi Paul Cheung-Lung, So Wing-Yee, Tse Ada Mei-Ling, Chan Francis Ka-Leung, Sung Joseph Jao-Yiu, Chan Henry Lik-Yuen
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BACKGROUND AND AIM: Hypoadiponectinemia and high tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha) levels are associated with the development of nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). This study aimed to investigate the genetic polymorphisms of adiponectin and TNF-alpha in Chinese NAFLD patients and their association with disease severity. METHODS: Seventy-nine patients with histology-proven NAFLD (61 with simple...
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